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Aspirin has the same problems in dogs that it has in people. It can cause gastrointestinal upsets and ulcers if the GI signs are ignored. It can cause renal failure if overdosed. It causes an increase in clotting time. This usually isn't a serious side effect but it does occur. Despite these shortcomings it has a lot of beneficial effects and it is inexpensive. The currently recommended dosage of aspirin varies a little from publication to publication but it is between 5 and 15mg/lb every 12 hours. Since there is a range Veterinarians usually pick the middle of it and go for about 10mg/lb every 12 hours. This works well and seems to be pretty safe. That works out to an aspirin tablet per 32 pounds of body weight twice a day. Vets rarely advise giving more than 2 aspirin twice a day despite the fact that some big dogs could obviously take more based on the per pound calculation.
Enteric coated aspirin is not recommended in dogs because about half the time the coating isn't digested and the aspirin is excreted whole in the stool.
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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 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.
Can you give a dog aspriin?
Yes, but check with your veterinarian first to determine how much to give, or if aspirin is appropriate. Do not give your dog aspirin meant for humans. Specially prepared aspirin for dogs is available in pet stores. Coated aspirin may be acceptable, but check with your vet first. Your vet may also be able to prescribe other painkillers that are more effective for dogs. Do not give aspirin to your dog if it is taking any sort of n-said medication. See your vet for details.
What do I give my dog who has an upset stomach from aspirin?
Sometimes a little cooked rice mixed with chopped meat helps. Still, it will not be long and the dog will get over it. However, next time you administer aspirin to your dog, use the coated aspirin. This should prevent another upset stomach episode.
Can you give your dog mortrin?
No No. Never give a dog human medications. If your dog needs a pain reliever, then take your dog in to see a Veterinarian to see why. Only regular coated or buffered aspirin is safe for a dog and then you need to know the correct dosage for its weight. Take your dog into a Veterinarian.
Will giving a dog Motrin one time hurt it?
If you need to give your dog any type home remedy pain med, it's better to give them, a LOW DOSE ASPIRIN such as BABY ASPIRIN. NOT MOTRIN.
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 i use human aspirin on my dog?
No.
Will aspirin help a dog with heartworms?
If a dog has heartworms, a vet is the ONLY thing you should be considering. Aspirin will not deal with this serious condition.
Can you give enteric coated aspirirn to a cat?
You should never give a cat medication meant for humans. Aspirin can damage cartilage and can pose blood clotting problems to a cat or dog. Always check with your vet before administering medication meant for humans.
What are some single coated dogs?
A type of single coated dog is a Boston terrier.
Can you give a small dog a regular aspirin 81mg?
No! That is way too many, even if you have a huge dog. Some breed shouldn't have aspirin, so talk to your vet before giving your dog any over-the-counter and/or human medicine. They can tell you if it's safe, how many to give, and whether something else might be better. If your dog got into it accidentally and ate a bottle of it, talk to your vet. The vet may recommend inducing vomiting as that's way too much for a dog to handle.
