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.
This is why enteric
coated aspirin (like Ecotrin) is used by heart patients who take one every day.
Humans often take enteric -
coated aspirin, but it is unwise to use these tablets in pets.
Coated aspirin helps with the gastrointestinal effects.
The coated aspirins are not readily digestible by canines, and are often passed through with little but the coating having been digested.
Not exact matches
People who take
aspirin daily are two to four times as likely to have upper gastrointestinal problems, such as an ulcer with complications, than those not taking
aspirin (even if the
aspirin is buffered or has a protective
coating to limit stomach problems).
Enteric
coatings like those used for
aspirin and other drugs do not work with probiotics.
There are several forms available over the counter, like buffered and enteric
coated, as well as baby and low - dose
aspirin.
Buffered
aspirin is a bit safer but even the
coated tablets may upset your dog's stomach.