Comments for Arthritis in Dogs http://www.arthritis-dogs.com Understanding arthritis in dogs is the first line of treatment. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:54:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-43 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:54:03 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-43 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">You can use children's or babies liquid Tylenol. Give a little less than the dose by weight. My dog is 20 pounds so I give her half a dropper full every 6 hours. Best of luck to you!</div>
You can use children's or babies liquid Tylenol. Give a little less than the dose by weight. My dog is 20 pounds so I give her half a dropper full every 6 hours. Best of luck to you!
]]> Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-42 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:54:02 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-42 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">Yup, baby ibuprofin is ok, but ask your vet about dosage..depends on dog size.</div>
Yup, baby ibuprofin is ok, but ask your vet about dosage..depends on dog size.
]]> Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-41 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:54:02 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-41 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">My mom gives my dog Tylenol wrapped in cheese and she's studying to be a vet tech. so she'd probably not give it to him if it was bad for him.</div>
My mom gives my dog Tylenol wrapped in cheese and she's studying to be a vet tech. so she'd probably not give it to him if it was bad for him.
]]> Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-40 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:54:01 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-40 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">baby asprin</div>
baby asprin
]]> Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-39 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:54:01 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-39 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">my vet said to give my dog a baby aspirin (or half...i'd try half first</div>
my vet said to give my dog a baby aspirin (or half…i'd try half first
]]> Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-38 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:54:00 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-38 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">How do one tell when his pet is in pain, especially dogs?<br> Ba wow wow?</div>
How do one tell when his pet is in pain, especially dogs?
Ba wow wow?
]]> Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-37 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:54:00 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-37 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">Pet shops sell <br> <br> Dog Gone Pain which I found worked well with my dog.<br> <br> www.fearfuldogs.com</div>
Pet shops sell

Dog Gone Pain which I found worked well with my dog.

http://www.fearfuldogs.com

]]> Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-36 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:54:00 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-36 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">Human pain products are overall not safe for pets.<br> <br> Aspirin is reasonably likely to cause gastric ulcers, which can be life threatening if ignored <br> but which respond to withdrawal of the medication. <br> <br> Acetaminophen (Tylenol) doesn't <br> seem to cause ulcers but there are reactions to it in which liver failure occurs and this may not respond to therapy, so death is a <br> possibility. Also can cause damage to the red blood cells<br> <br> Ibuprofen is very likely to cause ulcers, with 100% of dogs developing ulcers with the use of ibuprofen in at least one study. <br> <br> According to the AVMA Pet Poison Guide ratings scale, it appears <br> to me that the Acetaminophen (Tylenol™) is more dangerous then the ASPIRIN, or <br> IBUPROFEN<br> <br> If you dog is in pain you should consult with your vet, there are many pet only pain meds that can be dispensed by a vet (Rimadyl, Metacam, Dermaxx, Torbutol, Ketofen, etc...)</div>
Human pain products are overall not safe for pets.

Aspirin is reasonably likely to cause gastric ulcers, which can be life threatening if ignored
but which respond to withdrawal of the medication.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) doesn't
seem to cause ulcers but there are reactions to it in which liver failure occurs and this may not respond to therapy, so death is a
possibility. Also can cause damage to the red blood cells

Ibuprofen is very likely to cause ulcers, with 100% of dogs developing ulcers with the use of ibuprofen in at least one study.

According to the AVMA Pet Poison Guide ratings scale, it appears
to me that the Acetaminophen (Tylenol™) is more dangerous then the ASPIRIN, or
IBUPROFEN

If you dog is in pain you should consult with your vet, there are many pet only pain meds that can be dispensed by a vet (Rimadyl, Metacam, Dermaxx, Torbutol, Ketofen, etc…)

]]> Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-35 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:53:59 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-35 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">My vet told me just the other day never give any dog over the counter meds unless I check with him first. I suggest your do the same. check with your vet first.</div>
My vet told me just the other day never give any dog over the counter meds unless I check with him first. I suggest your do the same. check with your vet first.
]]> Comment on Over the counter pain relief for dogs? by admin http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-34 admin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:53:59 +0000 http://www.arthritis-dogs.com/over-the-counter-pain-relief-for-dogs#comment-34 <div class="qa-container"> <div class="content">A baby Tylenol should be fine for a dog. Do not give it to a cat, though, as it will cause liver failure and death. When my dog starting showing signs of arthritis, the vet recommended a baby Tylenol once a day. Good luck and hope your pooch feels better soon!</div>
A baby Tylenol should be fine for a dog. Do not give it to a cat, though, as it will cause liver failure and death. When my dog starting showing signs of arthritis, the vet recommended a baby Tylenol once a day. Good luck and hope your pooch feels better soon!
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