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You must ask your vet. It's not wise to medicate your pet without consulting an expert. Some people will say that aspirin is fine for your dog, and while it may not knock him over dead (I hope) it may not be the best thing for him. IF THE ANIMAL IS IN PAIN HE MUST BE TAKEN TO THE VET. It is your responsibility as a pet owner to insure that your pet is comfortable and provided for. Do not wait until it is more convenient for you or whatever other excuses people come up with. Do NOT wait for it to become an emergency situation. This will only end up costing you more money and inconvenience.
If the vet gives you the okay, then go ahead and do as he says. 325mg once a day is normal dosage for a healthy, medium-to-large dog. However, once the dog has gotten some relief I recommend asking more questions and doing your own research, then asking your vet what he thinks about other solutions you've come up with. For example, my vet placed my dog on a medication regimen consisting of Rimadyl in the morning and aspirin before bed. I complied with this, then researched the drugs and other options available. As it turns out, the rimadyl is bad for the dog's liver (he's supposed to be on it indefinitely for hip dysplasia, a degenerative condition) and aspirin is questionable also. I know my vet's a good guy, he just did the best thing to get rid of the pain as soon as possible and that's important. So I talked to my him about my concerns and he gave me a drug-free dietary supplement that has done more for my dog's joint pain than both medications combined. He only takes the medication on his rare bad days now, as opposed to every day.
The moral of the story is: Ask Questions, Do your own Research, and above all DON'T give your pet anything that could make him worse off. Follow your vet's instructions, take good care of the dog, and be involved in the solution.
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∙ 9y agoBaby aspirin can be given to dogs for relief of pain or inflammation. Caution should be exercised in dosage. Doses of about 30 milligram per pound can be toxic for dogs. For proper dosage instructions individuals should consult a veterinarian.
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∙ 11y agoNo aspirin.
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What happens when you give a old dog non aspirin?
You should never give a dog "people medicine" without consulting a veterinarian first.
How much asprinin do you give a dog?
No , you should not give asprin to your dog. Aspirin is sometimes used by vets to treat mild to moderate pain caused by osteoarthritis or musculoskeletal inflammation, it should never be administered by dog owners
What will happen if you give a dog to much aspirin. how much aspirin can you give a dog?
Baby aspiring can be given to dogs every 8 to 12 hours. Do not give your dog baby aspirin without consulting your veterinarian.
Can you give a dog moltrin or tylonol?
NEVER give your dog Tylenol or Motrin, only aspirin!!! I repeat never anything but aspirin!! Tylenol is toxic!!
Is it OK to give your dog 0.4 ml of aspirin?
Yes, yes it is. How much aspirin a dog can have depends on it's size and weight! If you are doubt about how much aspirin to give your dog, call your vet's office and ask them. Regular strength buffered or baby aspirins should be used, not "safety coated" aspirin. Always give aspirin with food, to help avoid an upset stomach. If the dog starts to vomit, stop giving it aspirin. Aspirin has blood thinning properties, so it can be dangerous in some dogs. For long term pain relief there are safer veterinary-specific alternatives.
Can a dog take Bayer aspirin?
Yes, for short term, dogs can be given aspirin as a pain medication. However, it should be used under the advise of the veterinarian. The veterinarian can tell if the baby aspirin contains the correct amount needed for the dog.
Can you give a 30 pound dog an aspirin for foot pain?
No - dogs should never be given human pain medications (Tylenol, aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, ibuprofen, etc.). Dogs are very sensitive to the side effects, which can be fatal. If you believe your dog would benefit from pain medication, you will need to make an appointment with your veterinarian for an examination. There are safe pain medications available for dogs, but you need a veterinary prescription to get them.
Is it ok to give a dog an aspirin for joint discomfort?
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.
Can you give dog aspirin with amoxicillin?
I'd check with your vet first, aspirin can upset the stomach, not all antbiotics will agree with pets, if your vet gave you the amoxicillin did they mention to give aspirin also? Aspirin not recommended by your vet can be fatal to your dog. Never ever give aspirin made for human consumption to your dogs.
Can you give a dog a baby aspirin if he has an enlarged heart?
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.
Will a baby aspirin help if a 60lb dog who has had a stroke?
For sure. It makes the blood thinner which is good for a dog who had stroke or heart attack. Give him aspirin just with food. You should ask your vet too about the long term administration.
What is the weight limit for giving a dog aspirin?
Hello, dog are not to be given aspirin as it caused intestinal bleeding. My vet told me that, when my dog got injured and was limping I brought her in. The vet said don't give her aspiren if you haven't already for the reason above. vet have other pain killers for pets they all have side affects some less severe than others. Stay away from aspirin for pets!
