Guest luvdogs Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Hi; My female seems to have a sore leg. We have closely inspected it and her foot and can't see any swelling or anything. We didn't witness any abnormal fall/injury and we have all been around her most of the day. The only thing I can think of is maybe my male stepped on her accidently. Anyhow we will monitor her, but I was wondering if you can give a dog Ibuprofen or acetaminphen? If so, what is the dose? Thanks. Quote
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Here we only use Ascripton and have excellent results. Hope she feels better Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless
Batmom Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 NO. No Ibuprofen, no acetaminophen. Best to see your vet before giving anything. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10.
Guest luvdogs Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 I agree, but we are pending a hurricane through the night, and tomorrow is Sunday. I also just want to watch her for a day or two in case she just sprained something. What about baby aspirin? we have some of that in the first aid kit. Quote
o_rooly Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 I agree, but we are pending a hurricane through the night, and tomorrow is Sunday. I also just want to watch her for a day or two in case she just sprained something. What about baby aspirin? we have some of that in the first aid kit. I'd grab a phone book and start calling vet offices.. an e-vet should be open somewhere? I've been known to call vets' offices for advice, esp. when dogsitting Quote every day a tiny adventure.
Guest ishapespace Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 We have used baby aspirin in the past. Here is a link about Aspirin for dogs: http://www.vetinfo.com/daspirin.html Good luck. Quote
Guest ChasesMum Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 as mentioned, no on ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Call evets to find out the dose of baby asprin (which you can use) or just leave it... really they are pretty tough and with a storm coming you probably have bigger things to deal with. If she is using the leg and she is just being a little dramatic about it, tell her its fine and brush it off and see how she does. Sometimes its tough love they need, not drugs Quote
Guest Energy11 Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 ONE 81 mg buffered aspirin, two times a day, tops, for no more than three or four days/per my former vet/employer. NEVER Ibuprophen or Tylenol. You have to be careful, as even this low dose will thin the blood and can cause stomach ulcers. Please give with food or yogert. Good Luck! Quote
Trudy Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 My old vet will not give a greyhound aspirin. He also won't give them prednisone either. Too many bad experiences with greys when he worked with them to use either of them in private practice. Prednisone was actually confirmed for Ryan when one of his specialists said it was fine and to give it to him. Personally, I wouldn't give it without talking to the vet first. Quote
Guest longdogs Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Definitely not! These two drugs are particularly bad for dogs. Quote
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