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Relieving Your Dog’s Arthritis Pain with Aspirin

5/21/2014

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Question:  My 10 year old dog seemed sore after a walk and is now limping on the left hind leg. 
​I gave him an aspirin the last 2 days, is this something I can continue for his arthritis?
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​Answer:  It has been thought over the years that dogs can tolerate and should be given aspirin for pain.  In recent years it has been shown that even one microscopic dose of aspirin can cause ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding. 

Once in their system, aspirin is slowly excreted causing it to linger for almost 7 days.  Aspirin cannot be combined with many other pain medications that we tend to prescribe. 

For arthritis in pets, I strongly recommend scheduling a consultation appointment where we assess the source of pain and get the pet started on safer medications.  These medications may often be used in conjunction with other joint supplements so we can provide maximum comfort levels while minimizing the risks of long term effects to overall health.   In addition to these items, ice and rest do wonders to alleviate some mild cases of discomfort.  
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If you think that your pet is experiencing discomfort from arthritis or another reason, give your vet a call and discuss options prior to administering anything from home. 
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