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Pet Arthritis Pains

7/17/2014

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​Question: My ten year old dog seemed sore after a walk and is now limping on the left hind leg. I gave him an aspirin the last two 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 seven 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.
If you think that your pet is experiencing discomfort from arthritis or another reason, please give your vet a call to discuss options prior to administering anything from home.
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12/4/2018 02:28:48 am

Self medication should never be tolerated, especially for the animals. They are more sensitive to things like this, actually. Giving them the medicine that we are not sure of it that is what they need might be harmful for them. In a situation like this, it will always be better to visit your veterinarian and have your pets checked by the professional. That is the best thing to do because they know the possible cause and remedy for your problem. Never self-medicate because it will never be worth-suggesting!

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3/27/2019 11:48:28 pm

My dog is a bit older. I think it would be good to take them to the vet. That way, I can be sure that they don't have arthritis or any other ailments.

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