Asprin

rivherrat · 12-17-2009, 04:55 AM

Is it safe to give low dose or baby asprin to a dog? Mine seems to hurt in the shoulder. She ran around alot last weekend and wondering if she is sore from that or hurt her shoulder. I gave her one last night and one this morning. I have heard that your not suppose to give tylenol but is it ok to give asprin?

horselady · 12-17-2009, 05:44 AM

I give aspirin my vets says it is ok, He also suggests bute of course give to size dog, for 20 lab dog 1/2 of a tablet.

mdDVM · 12-17-2009, 06:17 AM

If you have to give an OTC pain reliever; stick with the coated baby aspirin for a dog. One 81 mg tablet for a medium to large dog, half a tab for anything under 25 lbs. If it's a 5 lb chihuahua use 1/4 tab. Most dogs tolerate it well but it is off label use.
I am a little surprised a vet recommending the use of Phenylbutazone in a dog. I would advise NOT to. Very hard on the GI tract!

snwflk · 12-17-2009, 08:33 AM

I was told by a vet NOT to use aspirin due to the fact it could damage the kidneys? Is that correct? my lil dog had sprained leg and he was limping and I was worried and they said not to.. He recovered just fine. .but.. for future notice.. I guess.. I can use the aspirin?

horselady · 12-17-2009, 08:47 AM

My dog vet has been telling me for years to give for a short term pain reliever Bute,
after that for longer periods rymadyl (sp) after that deramax (sp), and each of these has been a great pain reliever to my dogs, I also give with food .

singing tree · 12-17-2009, 03:22 PM

My vet recommended "Ascription" which is a coated aspirin for a dog that I had that had a ruptured disc, just when she seemed to need it. Tylenol is the No-No. Don't know about bute....

rivherrat · 12-17-2009, 07:12 PM

I have a 45 lbs lab mix. I don't know what to make of her, she doesn't limp, but going down stairs she whins and she walks and runs around ok. but i have just barely touched her shoulder area and she whins. I went to farmking and got some dog bisquits that have glucosamine and will see if that will help. Or if not better in a few days will take her to the vet.

Oran'sMom · 12-17-2009, 07:28 PM

My vet told me asprin was ok a long time ago when i had a corgi with slipped disks in her back so I have given my dogs asprin for years now and never had any trouble with it. Of course i dont give it to them daily, just on the rare occasion they did something to hurt themselves.

hollysgirl · 12-17-2009, 07:54 PM

My vet also says a big NO to aspirin as it can cause severe long term damage to the kidneys.

BarnBum · 12-17-2009, 08:46 PM

I found that giving the pill form of Glucosomine works alot better than the medication in a treat. My 2 Aussies get their "treat" in the mornings. A glucosomine tablet wrapped in a piece of cheese

I have also given my dogs a coated ASA. Not on a reg basis. It seems since they have been on glucosomine daily, no need for ASA.

crittermom · 12-17-2009, 08:50 PM

Coated aspirin is fine for a dog---NO for cats.

MorningGlory · 12-17-2009, 08:56 PM

My vet told me to use the coated 81mg aspirin. I only use it now and again, but it seems to work well. Never had a problem. The adult dose would be too much, I would think, so maybe that's why vets don't recommend it??

Sirita_88 · 12-18-2009, 06:18 AM

Baby asprin or regular asprin (not coated) is fine. Depends on your dogs weight as to how much asprin you can give your dog. Just call the vet and ask for the correct dosage.

mdDVM · 12-18-2009, 10:29 AM

Wow, this topic will always bring differing opinions....especially from vet to vet... I've been in small animal practice for about 5 years now. I HAVE seen dogs present with problems (renal, GI ulceration) from aspirin use, but the dogs were given too high doses for too long....
I would not recommend using aspirin IF there are other options. There are many pain relievers designed specifically for dogs (rimadyl, deramaxx, metacam, etc, etc) that are much safer to use. I also always recommend a quick internal organ check (liver, kidneys) before starting a long term program of NSAIDS.
That said, there are risks for side effects with ALL drugs, even if you "follow the book". IF you HAVE to give a pain-reliever at home, aspirin is the SAFER choice in my opinion, but of course I would rather the dog gets evaluated by a veterinarian!

Sirita_88 · 12-19-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdDVM

Wow, this topic will always bring differing opinions....especially from vet to vet... I've been in small animal practice for about 5 years now. I HAVE seen dogs present with problems (renal, GI ulceration) from aspirin use, but the dogs were given too high doses for too long....
I would not recommend using aspirin IF there are other options. There are many pain relievers designed specifically for dogs (rimadyl, deramaxx, metacam, etc, etc) that are much safer to use. I also always recommend a quick internal organ check (liver, kidneys) before starting a long term program of NSAIDS.
That said, there are risks for side effects with ALL drugs, even if you "follow the book". IF you HAVE to give a pain-reliever at home, aspirin is the SAFER choice in my opinion, but of course I would rather the dog gets evaluated by a veterinarian!

couldn't be said better! I do think a dog should see a vet if they are having pain issues. and like you said, running a panel is a safe way to go!

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12-17-2009, 04:55 AM
rivherrat Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 337	Asprin Is it safe to give low dose or baby asprin to a dog? Mine seems to hurt in the shoulder. She ran around alot last weekend and wondering if she is sore from that or hurt her shoulder. I gave her one last night and one this morning. I have heard that your not suppose to give tylenol but is it ok to give asprin?

12-17-2009, 05:44 AM
horselady Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 7,775	I give aspirin my vets says it is ok, He also suggests bute of course give to size dog, for 20 lab dog 1/2 of a tablet. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

12-17-2009, 06:17 AM
mdDVM Halter broke Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nw GA Posts: 108	If you have to give an OTC pain reliever; stick with the coated baby aspirin for a dog. One 81 mg tablet for a medium to large dog, half a tab for anything under 25 lbs. If it's a 5 lb chihuahua use 1/4 tab. Most dogs tolerate it well but it is off label use. I am a little surprised a vet recommending the use of Phenylbutazone in a dog. I would advise NOT to. Very hard on the GI tract!

12-17-2009, 08:33 AM
snwflk Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,001	I was told by a vet NOT to use aspirin due to the fact it could damage the kidneys? Is that correct? my lil dog had sprained leg and he was limping and I was worried and they said not to.. He recovered just fine. .but.. for future notice.. I guess.. I can use the aspirin? __________________ Suzie Q

12-17-2009, 08:47 AM
horselady Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 7,775	My dog vet has been telling me for years to give for a short term pain reliever Bute, after that for longer periods rymadyl (sp) after that deramax (sp), and each of these has been a great pain reliever to my dogs, I also give with food . __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

12-17-2009, 03:22 PM
singing tree Started Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hartville, Ohio Posts: 2,992	My vet recommended "Ascription" which is a coated aspirin for a dog that I had that had a ruptured disc, just when she seemed to need it. Tylenol is the No-No. Don't know about bute....

12-17-2009, 07:12 PM
rivherrat Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 337	I have a 45 lbs lab mix. I don't know what to make of her, she doesn't limp, but going down stairs she whins and she walks and runs around ok. but i have just barely touched her shoulder area and she whins. I went to farmking and got some dog bisquits that have glucosamine and will see if that will help. Or if not better in a few days will take her to the vet.

12-17-2009, 07:28 PM
Oran'sMom Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,046	My vet told me asprin was ok a long time ago when i had a corgi with slipped disks in her back so I have given my dogs asprin for years now and never had any trouble with it. Of course i dont give it to them daily, just on the rare occasion they did something to hurt themselves. __________________ Oran

12-17-2009, 07:54 PM
hollysgirl Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 108	My vet also says a big NO to aspirin as it can cause severe long term damage to the kidneys.

12-17-2009, 08:46 PM
BarnBum Kid Safe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 6,655	I found that giving the pill form of Glucosomine works alot better than the medication in a treat. My 2 Aussies get their "treat" in the mornings. A glucosomine tablet wrapped in a piece of cheese I have also given my dogs a coated ASA. Not on a reg basis. It seems since they have been on glucosomine daily, no need for ASA. __________________ There comes a time in life when you walk away from all the pointless drama and people who create it, and surround yourself with people who make you laugh so hard that you forget the bad and focus on the good. Life is too short to be anything but happy!!! Last edited by BarnBum : 12-17-2009 at 09:03 PM.

12-17-2009, 08:50 PM
crittermom Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,258	Coated aspirin is fine for a dog---NO for cats. __________________ Peace!! I wish the people of the world could get along as well as the animals in my backyard.

12-17-2009, 08:56 PM
MorningGlory Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Renfrew County, Ontario Posts: 758	My vet told me to use the coated 81mg aspirin. I only use it now and again, but it seems to work well. Never had a problem. The adult dose would be too much, I would think, so maybe that's why vets don't recommend it?? __________________ MorningGlory

12-18-2009, 06:18 AM
Sirita_88 Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Posts: 3,139	Baby asprin or regular asprin (not coated) is fine. Depends on your dogs weight as to how much asprin you can give your dog. Just call the vet and ask for the correct dosage.

12-18-2009, 10:29 AM
mdDVM Halter broke Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nw GA Posts: 108	Wow, this topic will always bring differing opinions....especially from vet to vet... I've been in small animal practice for about 5 years now. I HAVE seen dogs present with problems (renal, GI ulceration) from aspirin use, but the dogs were given too high doses for too long.... I would not recommend using aspirin IF there are other options. There are many pain relievers designed specifically for dogs (rimadyl, deramaxx, metacam, etc, etc) that are much safer to use. I also always recommend a quick internal organ check (liver, kidneys) before starting a long term program of NSAIDS. That said, there are risks for side effects with ALL drugs, even if you "follow the book". IF you HAVE to give a pain-reliever at home, aspirin is the SAFER choice in my opinion, but of course I would rather the dog gets evaluated by a veterinarian!