My vet and I beg to differ with you Peggy !
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From: Peggy & The Girls
Date: 3/3/2012 8:23:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Can I give aspirin
DO NOT GIVE TYELENOL TO DOGS AND CATS!
It is toxic to them!!
I have given 1/2 of a baby aspirin tablet and that was recommended by a Vet.
Baby aspirin's are coated and have a low dosage, so as not to upset their
system.
Peggy
http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/altvetmedgeneral/a/dogcataspirin.htm
Q: Can I give my dog aspirin?
A: It is important not to just give a drug because the animal is 'not
himself' or is in pain where the cause is unknown. A trip to the vet is
definitely in order to find out the root of the problem. It may be
pain-related, it may not be.
With regard to arthritis, aspirin is sometimes used for dogs, but only with
caution and under veterinary supervision. Drugs containing acetaminophen (e
g. Tyelenol®) are very toxic, potentially fatal to both dogs and cats.
Aspirin is in a class of drugs called NSAIDs - Non Steroidal
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, and dogs are particularly sensitive to the
gastrointestinal effects of; pain, bleeding, and ulceration that can be a
side effect of these drugs. Coated aspirin helps with the gastrointestinal
effects.
Aspirin may cause birth defects, so it should not be given to pregnant
animals.1
Aspirin also interacts with several other drugs, particularly cortisones,
digoxin, some antibiotics, Phenobarbital, and Furosemide(Lasix®).2
Check with your veterinarian about what is going on with your pet and what
would be the best drug for the problem.
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From: Carolyn M.
Date: 3/3/2012 8:04:18 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Can I give aspirin
I think my 6.5 chi has a toothache. Can I give him a baby aspirin? Or what
can I give him to relieve the pain until I can get him to the vet?
Thanks,
Carolyn
