The dosage of aspirin given to a should be advised by a vet because dosage depends on the size of the animals. Medications marketed for the use by humans is not advised to give to animals.
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Aspirin is made from salicylic acid, which is found in willow tree bark. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The dosage in aspirin is safe, the dosage in a piece of bark off a tree is unknown - best to stick with the purified, controlled form.
Cortal is Aspirin and can cause fetal damage but not abort.
81mg is the common dosage for "baby" aspirin
Aspirin is not toxic to dogs, but too much would be harmful, and perhaps even deadly. Dogs can be given aspirin in appropriate amounts based on their age and weight. You should consult a vet to determine a proper dosage.
Dosage is by weight not age. The recommended dosage of aspirin varies a little but it is between 5 and 15mg/lb every 12 hours. Be safe and pick the middle of it and go for about 10mg/lb every 12 hours. This usually works well and seems to be pretty safe. Aspirin can cause gastrointestinal upsets and ulcers so use with caution.
Absolutely. Just don't take more than the recommended dosage.
Yes you can give a dog aspirin..BUT.. be careful not to use human aspirin as this tends to be stronger and can be extremely toxic to dog's. The best thing to do is pick up some aspirin that has been designed specifically for dogs. There are quite a lot of good dog aspirin that you can pick up off of www.amazon.com, that will come with dosage guidelines.
Unfortunately, aspirin is addictive. It takes longer to get hooked than some drugs and the dosage is usually higher (varies person to person), but ASA is definitely addictive.
Newest research of 2013-2014 suggests that not all people need daily aspirin for heart health. In fact, it can be more harmful for some people. Check with your doctor.
It is not a good idea to give a dog a baby aspirin if he has an enlarged heart unless you have spoken with your dogs veterinarian. Your veterinarian will be able to give the correct dosage amount for your dog.
DO NOT give your dog ibuprofen or acetaminophen! Both of these products are poisonous to dogs and cats, and can cause death. NEVER give human drugs to your pets, unless directed and guided by your veterinarian.