What are common pain relievers for large dogs with hip problems?
February 6th, 2009 | by Michael |
rhiansaysno asked:
My 125lb rottweiler/german shepherd mix has been experiencing pain in his hips lately. We don’t have the means to take him to a vet right now, and we’d like to know if there are any alternatives to a vet visit to ease his pain.
CESAR
My 125lb rottweiler/german shepherd mix has been experiencing pain in his hips lately. We don’t have the means to take him to a vet right now, and we’d like to know if there are any alternatives to a vet visit to ease his pain.
CESAR
12 Responses to “What are common pain relievers for large dogs with hip problems?”
By crazydoce on Feb 7, 2009 | Reply
I use infant Tylenol on my Great Dane. It works really well.
By disgruntleddog on Feb 8, 2009 | Reply
well, i fear the best thing you can do for your dog is get him on deramaxx or rimadyl. but both are prescriptions
(and damned expensive),
some people use tylenol, but be careful!! it can cause hepatic toxicity (which can be fatal, especially if you can’t afford the hundreds or thousands of dollars for the vet bills), if you dose them too much. aspirin may be a safer choice, but if you overdose even with that you can cause digestive tract issues.
if you JUST can’t afford a vet (which i understand), i recommend you give aspirin (check online or ask a vet for free about the dose), and if that doesn’t work, use tylenol
i must advise you not to try those supplements. they can be dangerous if not run through the vigors of scientific testing. there are many vets who care more about animals than money, and believe me: they would tell you if those worked. those unregulated supplements can harm & even kill your dog
i give my dog glucosamine as a supplement, but it is a type tested & approved for dogs
By star on Feb 9, 2009 | Reply
The golden retriever that I watch takes ibuprofen, but definitely call a vet to get the dosage correct before giving it to him.
By lizzy on Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
You can try a glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM supplement, same dose as a human would get. Some dogs really benefit, and for some it doesn’t make much difference, but safe and worth a try. I’d be really careful with aspirin, could cause an ulcer. Don’t give Tylenol, Ibuprofen, or any other human pain reliever, dogs can get kidney damage from these meds.
By Emmery<3 on Feb 12, 2009 | Reply
Large dogs tend to have hip problems, I have a Great Dane, Husky, and a Australian, German Shepard mix. I give them daily glucosamine (spelling might be wrong). It is good for their joints, and gets rid of stiffness, put it into there normal diet, it is a small tablet or you can by that food type IT HELPS! Good Luck!
By answers4u, not insults on Feb 12, 2009 | Reply
My vet always recommended a coated aspirin, such as Bayer or Bufferin. I preferred Bufferin, it seemed to work best. I was also told never to give them Tylenol or ibuprofen. Call your vet and ask, thats the best thing to do.
By JuicyGirl on Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
Your best, most inexpensive bet would be aspirin. The rule is 5 and 15mg/lb every 12 hours. Giving your dog aspirin may cause the same side effects it has on humans such as gastrointestinal upsets and ulcers. It is perfectly safe and effective, but use caution with the dosage and pay attention to signs of things going wrong. Good luck
By ? DP ? on Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
No, you should take him to the vet.. There might be something the vet can do to help..
Don’t listen to people who tell you to give your dog Tylenol.. IT’s POISON.. as is Ibuprofen, all those things.. The only thing that you should give your dog is something that is prescribed by the vet.. You risk killing your dog if you listen to the advice here.. People tend to think that it’s okay to give a dog something cause they themselves take it without problems.. Dogs are different than people and cannot tolerate certain drugs.. Tylenol is a big NO NO!
By Dr. Wu on Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
I tell my customers that several herbs work as well in dogs as in humans. The best herb for pain is Devil’s Claw. It is an anti-inflammatory without the usual side effects of the other NSAID drugs. You can find it at health food store for about $8.00. Another herb that is helpful is White Willow. This is one of the plants that have naturally occurring precursors to aspirin. It will not damage the lining of the stomach. This herb should be about $7.00.
Good Luck
By po_boy66 on Feb 18, 2009 | Reply
When he needs it I give give him good old Bufered aspirin. No big surprises with aspirin been around for a thousand years. The old Indians used to chew willow bark. Same chemical. Since he weighs almost as much as me I give him the same dose.
By ol' okie on Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Rimadyl or it’s generic Novox (cost much less) and glucosimine/chondriotin have kept my lab mix on his feet for almost two years after x-rays showed hip sockets were completely eroded from dysplasia & arthritis. He shouldn’t be walking, but runs & plays. Ask your vet before starting any medication, but these help.
By ALM on Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
DO NOT GIVE TYLENOL OR IBUPROFEN. the only over the counter pain med you can give dogs is plain asprin. you can give buffered aspring. If you were to give 15 mg/kg every 13 hours, that would be 2 and a half tablets asprin (325mg strength). Aspring aslo comes in 81 mg and 500 mg doses, I worked it out for the 325mg pills.
You do risk irritation of the GI tract. Rarely some dogs show a hypersensitivy reaction (allergy). You should ask your vet just to make sure it is ok for your dog. I don’t know his history, if he has concurrent problems or if he is on anyother drugs. If he had kidney problems you probally want to avoid this drug.
The presciption Nonsteroids that vets carry work better (rimadyl, zubrin ect). And adding on glucosamine supplements does help.