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 not recommended for cats as it can be toxic to them. It is important to consult with a veterinarian before giving any medication to your cat.
Cortal is Aspirin and can cause fetal damage but not abort.
81mg is the common dosage for "baby" aspirin
To determine how many 5-grain aspirin tablets are needed for a total dosage of 7.5 grains, divide the total desired dosage by the dosage per tablet. This means 7.5 grains ÷ 5 grains per tablet = 1.5 tablets. Therefore, 1.5 tablets of 5-grain aspirin must be given to achieve a total dosage of 7.5 grains.
The recommended dosage of aspirin for pain relief in cats is 5-10 mg per kilogram of body weight, given every 48 hours. It is important to consult with a veterinarian before giving any medication to your cat.
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.
The typical aspirin dosage for dogs is about 5 to 10 mg per pound of body weight, given every 12 hours. For an 80 lb Labrador Retriever, this would translate to approximately 400 to 800 mg of aspirin per dose. However, it's crucial to consult a veterinarian before administering aspirin, as they can provide tailored advice based on the dog's health and specific needs. Always ensure the aspirin is buffered and specifically formulated for dogs if possible.
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.
A regular aspirin typically contains 325 mg of acetylsalicylic acid. Therefore, one 325 mg aspirin is equal to one regular aspirin, as they are the same dosage. If you meant to compare different formulations (like low-dose aspirin), please clarify for a more accurate answer.
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.
Absolutely. Just don't take more than the recommended dosage.