Not exact matches
Answer: I Would Not Use
Aspirin In
Dog With These General Signs Of Illness As In Some Cases
Aspirin Could Cause More Problems
With Certain Blood Or Digestive Issues.
Because it interferes
with platelet function,
aspirin should not be given to
dogs in the weeks prior to surgery.
In
dogs with severe heartworm disease, it may be necessary to treat them
with antibiotics,
aspirin, steroids, special diets, diuretics to remove fluid accumulations, and drugs to improve heart function prior to treatment for the heartworms.
The reason for problems
with aspirin in
dogs is due to the high toxicity and potency of
aspirin, reports Mountain View Animal Clinic.
To avoid stomach problems,
dogs should always be given
aspirin with food.
Is
Aspirin for
dogs safe, or will it leave your
dog with a headache that requires emergency treatment?
Medical treatment
with Aspirin, Cosequin or corticosteroids can be beneficial for
dogs suffering from Hip Dysplasia.
Although a single Ascriptin (
aspirin with Maalox) is safe and effective to give as a home remedy, I am not a big fan of chronic
aspirin use in a
dog this young.
Dogs taking oral tetracycline or on
aspirin therapy should not take Pepto - Bismol because it has been shown to interfere
with the absorption of these two medications.
According to the American Heartworm Society, use of
aspirin in
dogs infected
with heartworms is no longer recommended due to a lack of evidence of clinical benefit and may be contraindicated.
With all
aspirin products used in
dogs, there is a risk of intestinal upset or in rare cases, gastric ulceration.
Aspirin is usually only prescribed by vets for
dogs with minor pain, like arthritis flare - ups or other insignificant inflammation.
You are now much aware of the risks and effects that may be associated
with buffered
aspirin intake, you should see to it that you administer the proper dosage as advised by your veterinarian to your
dog baby.
Example: Immodium (Loperamide) can be neurotoxoic is some collies and other breeds
with MDR1 mutation, using peroxide to induce vomiting is contraindicated in some cases as some things
dogs ingest should NOT be vomited up, and peroxide may cause gastritis if over-used (using it 3x as suggested here is a bad idea, and ideally should not be used at all w / o first talking to a vet or a toxicology hotline
with knowledge about
dogs, peroxide not a good idea at all for cats and 10 mls is NOT a standard dose for every
dog!!!!), mineral oil can cause aspiration pneumonia if it gets in the lungs and I would not recommend it to most pet owners to administer, and pepto bismol products sometimes contain xylitol which is deadly,
aspirin is OK in a pinch but can cause serious problems
with long term use... that's just a few thoughts off the top of my head.
Check for allergic reaction the first time your
dog takes in the medicine and remember to check other medicines that your
dog is taking because buffered
aspirin should never be mixed
with codeine and acetaminophen as it may result to death.
Sometimes just a buffered
aspirin for
dogs is enough to help
with mild arthritis pain.
According to VetInfo.com, while
aspirin should never be given to puppies because their systems can't break it down, you can give your adult
dog aspirin to relieve pain and / or inflammation, and you should always give it
with food.
NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) have shown positive benefits in treating
dogs with arthritis; they include pain relievers such as
aspirin, ibuprofen, rimadyl, and etogesic.
The type of pain relief necessary varies from one patient to another,
with some
dogs doing well on pretty mild pain relievers, such as
aspirin, and other
dogs requiring other more potent pain relievers such as etodolac (Etogesic Rx), carprofen (Rimadyl Rx) or hydrocodone / codeine (Vicodin Rx, Tylenol 3 Rx).
If your
dog is having severe abdominal pain, is vomiting and has diarrhea and has taken
aspirin or ibuprofen, extreme weakness, fever or lethargy, then consult
with a veterinarian immediately, particularly if the diarrhea and / or vomiting has lasted more than 24 hours.
Dog owners administering
aspirin should follow up
with a visit to the vet.
Aspirin has been used by
dog owners in the past although it is not recommended by most vets, as a range of drugs
with fewer side effects are now available.
It is good to check
with a vet before giving any medication, and remember that
dogs are not humans and don't need an
aspirin for minor pains.
If she is having complications
with the dead worms (which could be happening, even though it's a bit earlier than we usually see that), he / she may put the
dog on some form of oral corticosteroid (a cortisone type drug, like prednisone, for instance) rather than the
aspirin.
The standard dose of
aspirin is 5mg / lb of body weight (so for a 100 lb
dog that would be about one and a half standard
aspirin) twice a day and should always be taken
with food.
For
dogs with arthritis, a calcium / magnesium tablet is a great pain reliever;
dogs should seldom be fed
aspirin, cats never, since it can be fatal.
For over-the-counter pain relievers, only buffered
aspirin, given
with food, can be used for
dogs; check
with your veterinarian for the correct dose for your
dog's weight.
If you must give your
dog an over-the-counter medication, stick
with simple baby
aspirin in small doses.