My lab took coated aspirin prescribed by vet for the last almost two years of her life to help with cancer. I think the name was Ascriptin. Ann
sent from Ann's IPAD On Mar 3, 2012, at 9:49 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > My vet and I beg to differ with you Peggy ! > > > > > > -------Original Message------- > > 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. > > > > > > -------Original Message------- > > 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 > > > >
