ASPIRIN...

[Guest longslip]

hi all, just wanting a bit advice on using aspirin as an anti-inflammatory on my dogs. does anybody use it regulary on their dogs? what dosage? side effects? etc etc. i run a couple of lurchers and as we all know they get laid up from time to time. does aspirin help speed recovery in any way...say a bruised toe for instance? any views much appreciated

Edited January 20, 2008 by longslip

[dean1 46]

hi all, just wanting a bit advice on using aspirin as an anti-inflammatory on my dogs. does anybody use it regulary on their dogs? what dosage? side effects? etc etc. i run a couple of lurchers and as we all know they get laid up from time to time. does aspirin help speed recovery in any way...say a bruised toe for instance? any views much appreciated

 

 

 

in my opinion if you want to speed up recovery and come back quicker from knocks and injurys . buy a porta mag.

[Guest MOLLY]

Better to use asprin than paracetamol

Doseage depends upon the size of the dog, and only give it once per day when they have something on their stomach.

A book called, The dogs drug store, has a guide in for all human meds you can use for dogs.

Arnica is a good natural remedy for bruising....really works.

Moll.

[boris b 1]

I have used ibuprofen a lot of times with mine with not adverse effects only given 2 a day to a dog wieghing 24 kgs .

[Guest MOLLY]

I have used ibuprofen a lot of times with mine with not adverse effects only given 2 a day to a dog wieghing 24 kgs .

Brufen should only be given once per day Boris, its the long term effects not short term which cause the problesm....Asprin can be given every 8 hrs so is a better pain management. I would avoid ANYTHING with paracetamol in it as it affects dogs livers.

 

This might help re-doseages...

 

 

 

 

Moll.

[Guest longslip]

I have used ibuprofen a lot of times with mine with not adverse effects only given 2 a day to a dog wieghing 24 kgs .

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[Guest longslip]

Better to use asprin than paracetamol

Doseage depends upon the size of the dog, and only give it once per day when they have something on their stomach.

A book called, The dogs drug store, has a guide in for all human meds you can use for dogs.

Arnica is a good natural remedy for bruising....really works.

Moll.

cheers molly will try to get a copy. where might i find Arnica?

[Guest MOLLY]

I have used ibuprofen a lot of times with mine with not adverse effects only given 2 a day to a dog wieghing 24 kgs .

hope i have,nt started an arguement here mate

Its ok luv, i am much harder than Boris, no fighting just one slap and he will behave like all good boys should

 

You can get Arnica in most health food shops and i believe chemists now stock it?

http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/hom-library/arnica.htm

 

Moll.

[BLACKBOB 9]

Moll how do the drugs compare with what we have in this country, as the book was produced in USA by an American professor. Or is it just basic medication it talks about.

 

Very interesting tho and would like to get hold of a copy myself.

 

 

Cheers bob

[Guest MOLLY]

Drugs are just about the same the whole world round Bob, just some have different names.

 

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/03122...howViewpoints=1

 

Moll.

[boris b 1]

No argument here longslip , Like Molly says she will kick my arse . None of us no everything ! i learnt something there will change what i give them now , Cheers Moll .

 

 

edited to add

 

Theres a few places you can get meds online if you need them this lot do some or when you are on your hols get the ones that are safe for dogs , Lots of countrys abroad dont have the draconian laws you have in the uk and you can get what you require from a chemist , Something to look out for on your hols .

Edited January 20, 2008 by boris b

[Guest longslip]

appreciate all replys,thanks.

[beddiwhuppet 10]

brufen is toxic to dogs,very dangerous,ask your vet,best to just rest the dog,not sure with asprin,i do know brufen has asprin in it,but thats right,poisinous i asked this question on here several months back and was told NO NO NO hope this helps

[Guest longslip]

cheers beddi all replys so far agreeing burfen has no place in a dogs first aid kit!!....anybody got aspirin in theirs???

[phil wright 2]

aspirin is fine in the right dosage,the book molly has mentioned is a good buy for anyone with dogs.

 

ive used arnica and i believe it works,this has reminded me that i need to get some more,i used the last of it when i had toothache last year

 

i also now consider derma-gel an essential first-aid item for dogs and our horse.