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Trying this again . . . had a vanishing post, so forgive me if this comes up twice.
We've been going to the dog park every other day. We spend about 20 minutes. Of those, just 2-3 minutes are really active ~ running or attempting to run. The rest of the time she stays close to me and we just meanger around.
Sometimes post-park she has a hard time getting back in the car. Last night she needed help up one stair after her last night-night-potty.
Should I give her an ibuprofen those days or is it time to start her on glucosamine?
Is human glucosamine the same as dog glucosamine? I was just wondering if there is a price difference.
Thanks!
I'm no vet, but I've heard that dogs can't take ibuprofin. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I also think that glucosamine is glucosamine. I am planning to to start my dogs on it, and I imagine I will give them a liquid version of a human kind because I think it's cheaper.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
NO!!! Ibuprofen is dangerous!
There is danger with using Ibuprofen; dogs die quickly when given an overdose of this popular OTC painkiller. Never use Advil or Motrin as a dog medicine without veterinary consent.
Only Use if Prescribed by Veterinarian
In the rare occasion that a veterinarian administers Ibuprofen, dogs receive two to four milligrams per pound. A typical tablet contains 200 milligrams, so only a fraction of that pill is safe for most dogs.
When your pet is in pain, it's common to want to administer a painkiller like Ibuprofen or aspirin. Dogs should not take human medications. Ask your vet about safe dog medicines. Despite the low cost, dogs rarely survive Ibuprofen overdose.
Symptoms of an Ibuprofen Overdose in Dogs
Unsafe dog drugs like Ibuprofen commonly cause renal failure. Symptoms include:
- Blood in the stool
- Dehydration
- Lack of appetite
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Weakness
If symptoms appear, it is often too late to save the dog's life. Treatment for Ibuprofen poisoning in dogs must begin within two hours. Activated charcoal, stomach pumping and plenty of IV fluids are necessary.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Thanks Comet, you rock. And sorry about the vanishing post Sooz, thanks for your patience.
Sounds like Cocoa's participating in the "explosive activity" that Dr. Waldman warns pawrents about. You really want to try to avoid that, especially if you're only going once or twice a week (aka "Weekend Warrior Syndrome"). Dog parks aren't recommended by Dr. W but she says if you're going to do it, take LOTS of breaks and don't let her overdo it. The whole visit shouldn't last more than 15 or 20 minutes, including breaks.
You'll probably find that you don't need either supplements or pain meds if you monitor her physical activity closely.
Here are some great videos with Dr. Waldman that explain what I'm talking about.
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