giving a dog asprin
#5
Yes, we used to give some to our Roti after she had surgery to repair a ligament in her leg. We gave her 1 twice a day for a couple of weeks (hid it inside a piece of wiener as she hated taking pills) Since it helped out Roti we also gave some to our german Shepherd after she had a run in with a porcupine and we had to remove the quills.
#6
One time I thought that I read that standard human for drug companies formulation was 150 lbs. So, one aspirin every six hours might be a little light, but might do the job. Please check with your vet.
#7
Originally Posted by wanderingcreek
Yes, we used to give some to our Roti after she had surgery to repair a ligament in her leg. We gave her 1 twice a day for a couple of weeks (hid it inside a piece of wiener as she hated taking pills) Since it helped out Roti we also gave some to our german Shepherd after she had a run in with a porcupine and we had to remove the quills.
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Originally Posted by mimom
has anyone ever heard of giving a dog asprin, if so how many times a day can I give it to my 110lb german shepherd
Yes, the Vet had me give my elderly Doberman a buffered Aspirin. It seemed to help the poor darling. If I remember correctly, she got one in the morning and one at night before bed time. She had a thick foam pad covered with sheep skin that she slept on, and loved it. Wouldn't allow any other dog or cat on her bed.
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Long term use of Aspirin is discuraged because it's hard on the stomach lining. I have very small dogs and one had pulled a back muscle. My vet suggest baby aspirin twice a day but for no more then two weeks and to give it to him with food.
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