Tylenol Arthritis For Dogs Resource

Tylenol Arthritis For Dogs

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Need Vet Advice regarding treatment for my dogs arthritis? My dog is a 12 ½ year old full size Blue Merle Collie. He more recently has been experiencing bad hip pain; it seems to have gotten worse as the weather has been getting colder. He has already done the 4 cortisone injections and seemed to be doing well until the weather got much colder. I had asked our vet if there is a mild pain reliever we can give him. She prescribed us Dameraxx. We have been doing some research on this drug and considering the side effects are not comfortable giving this to him. I tried speaking to the vet about alternatives, and she had not other real suggestions. I spoke with another vet who told me the first vet prescribed the drug for a reason so we should at least try it. They want us to give him this and then monitor his side effects, by then it will be too late. I would rather look for a more pro active approach. Ideally we were hoping for like a “Motrin or Tylenol Arthritis” but for dogs. Do you have any suggestion are can you offer us any alternatives? I won't actually give him motrin or tylenol. I was just looking for something compareable to this, but that is safe for dogs to take. Sorry for the confusion. His health other than this problem is good. He recently had complete blood work and wellness testing, which all came back good.

tearsofthemoon00 replied: "Dogs have different livers than people.Ask another vet,but dont give people pills to animals.It could killl them"

bear2zealand replied: "You can ask your vet about Zubrin, it is a pretty effective NSAID for dogs."

Yo LO! replied: "I also have a 12 1/2 year old lab with arthritis - It always bothers him more when it's cold out... I give him 2 baby asprins in the morning and 2 at night (He's 120lbs., so probably 1 morning and night would be right for your dog). It really seems to help him! You can't give him Motrin or Tylenol - They are both toxic to dogs and can kill him."

Amanda Drowry replied: "First of all, how is your Collie's overall health? 12 and a half is starting to get very old for a dog that size. If your animal is experiancing any other health problems than you really shouldn't be looking into drugs. But if the dogs health is good, here are some comments and suggestions. First of all, arthritis is ALWAYS a problem when it is cold. Cold weather means more pain for your dog. Keep him in the house except for bathroom breaks, keep him comfy and don't make him do any unnecessary physical activities if it is hurting him. The meds your vet wanted to prescribe: if you are not comfortable giving them to your pet, than don't. This is YOUR baby we are talking about and you shouldn't subject him to anything that would make you feel uncomfortable. You can give your animal over the counter drugs though - just be very careful of the dosage and the type! Regular boring old aspirin is best and safe. Start out with half a tab and determine where to go from there on the dogs reactions - just remember to keep an eye on him! I wish the best of luck and many more years with your Collie."

pepper replied: "Try chondroitin and glucosamine. You'll have to administer it every day , say 1/4 to 1/2 capsule depending on how big he is. I give my cat 1/4 capsule twice a day). It takes time, but it helps relieve some of the symptoms of arthritis. It is not a pain medication. It actually helps restore the bone tissue. Try it."

Pamela P replied: "Deramax and Rimadyl are the most prescribed medicines for dogs with arthritis. I understand that you are worried about the side effects and what they could do to your dogs. Before you agree to give your dog any of there medicines you need to get a full General Health Panel and a Complete Blood Count on your dog it also would not hurt to have a urine analysis on him. Check all of these and see if they come back okay and if they do you should try at least the Rimadyl. I have seen a lot of good results on both of these drugs at a Veterinarian clinic where I was a Vet Tech. If you are not comfortable giving him these try giving him an plain aspirin. You could give him one of the low dose aspirins that they recommend for people with heart problems. Give him one of these a day for three days and then off for three days. Like all medicines this has side affects also. This could cause your dog to have ulcers and it is also going to thin his blood so if he has any problems like that then do not give him this either. I personally have used Rimydyl on my dogs and have had no problems. Good luck and hope my advice can be of assistance."

Shadow's Melon replied: "The only thing my vet ever suggested we could use at home to medicate for a dogs arthritis was asprin. Anything else and we are getting meds from the vet to use instead, but our dogs is rather mild so far. Problem is, you shouldn't do this without a recommended dosage from your vet and it sounds like your vet is set on the meds he has perscribed. I would call the vet, tell them those meds just are NOT an option and you want to know what you can buy over the counter at the local pharmacy. If your vet isn't helpful with your wishes, I'd be finding a new vet."

lcash24 replied: "our dog is young and he has arthritis in one knee due to a surgery that he had The vet has given us rymadol for the pain and told us to give him SynoviCre which is Glucosamine HCL and creatine. this helps our dogs leg so much that we dont have to give him the rymadol every day usually just on cold or wet days"

misbehavin165 replied: "I have a gsd with arthritis and I also have it so I can pretty well tell when and what will set off the pain as I feel it too. Fortuneately,my vet does'nt believe in drugging animals unless it's absolutely necessary.So here's what I do. When the dog starts limping or acting like it's in pain break out a heating pad set it on medium and lay it on the area that hurts for 10 minutes or so.You'll obviously have to hold it there.Move the pad around so the heat is'nt constantly in one spot.After that massage the hips for 10 or 15 minutes.Pull gently on his legs to straighten them out and then push them gently up under him.Do this 3 times daily. Exercise is very important.If the dog just lays around because you feel bad he's in pain the joints get stiff and the pain is worse so walk him a couple of times a day.Don't push him into going far as you'll do more harm than good.If it seems he's in alot of pain try walking him from your house to the nearest corner and back home 2-3 times today.Tomorrow try going a little farther.Add a little distance every day.But keep him off of concrete or asphalt.Believe me it's very hard to walk on.There's no give to it and it drains your energy quickly. You can give him a Bayer aspirin for pain.But you can't give it for more than 3 days running as it also will possibly cause liver damage so I use it very sparingly and only when it's absolutely necessary.It also has to be given by weight.My dog weighs over 100#s so he can have 2 aspirin 3 times a day if needed.So far one seems to help and I have only had to give it twice in a days time on one occasion. I give him 750mg.of glucosomine/450mg.chrondroitin twice a day and 1000mg.of fish oil also twice daily now that winter is here with a vengence.Until it got cold he took a lower dosage of glucosomine/chrondroitin. If it's possible get your dog in water.We have a cattle trough for them to swim in during the summer.They get the exercise without putting the stress of their own weight on the joints.We built steps up to the rim so he can walk up and jump in.And we set concrete blocks in the water so he has steps to go up to get out rather than jump. Your dog is older than mine so don't expect him to respond immediately but within a couple of weeks you should see noticeable improvement. I've also put a pillow between his legs so when he's laying on his side the legs are evan with the hips.And make sure he's not laying on hard surfaces.Provide him with alot of soft places to lay."

mochalatteinacup replied: "Deramaxx is a drug like motrin and tylenol that people take. You should NEVER give motrin or tylenol to your dog - they are toxic. All 3 of the drugs listed above, as well as rimadyl, zubrin, metacam, and previcox are all Non-steroidal Antinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS). All of the drugs approved for use in dogs require that a full bloodwork panel be run before their use to check kidney and liver function, and then also recheck bloodwork 1-4 weeks after starting the drug, and yearly thereafter to reassess and make sure the drugs do not cause harm. If side effects occur, they will usually start with vomiting and diarrhea. If you see this, stop the medication and call the veterinarian. MOST side effects (90%) are reversible by stopping the medication alone. Only a small percentage of dogs have severe side effects that do damage. If you are highly concerned about the side effects, then you might ask your vet about the new NSAID Previcox. Previcox has been proven in clinical studies to have the fewest side effects out of all the NSAIDS for dogs. Please do not use aspirin. I have seen more dogs suffer side effects from aspirin than from any of the approved NSAIDS we have for them - usually severe vomiting and stomach ulcers. For what it's worth, if aspirin, ibuprofen, etc had come out for humans in this day and age (instead of 30-40 years ago), they would likely be prescription medications, and not over the counter medications, due to their side effects (they are the same as deramaxx, rimadyl, previcox, zubrin, etc). People just think they're safer because they can get them over the counter, and this just is not true."

JEANNE C replied: "Glucosomine and Chondroiten are often given to dogs with arthritis. The dog version is in most larger pet stores over the counter. I asked my vet about the human variety, and she said if I decided to use that, she would go over the doses with me and the brands that are better for animals. Apparently the fillers in some brands are better for animals. She also recommended baby aspirin for mild pain. But you really need to check with a vet as to doses and brands on the Glucosomine and Chondroiten. Baby aspirin is baby aspirin...just be sure it is aspirin..Motrin or Tylenol is bad for dogs."

willtdn replied: "We had the same problem with our yellow lab--we give her a regular asprin once a day now--this can be moved up to twice a day--i believe its one asprin for every 35 or 40 lbs==we also give her two pills a day --one in morning one at supper of glucosamine HCI 1500 mgs --chondroitin sulfate 1200 mgs -these are the same pills a human takes- we have found what we are doing helps the dog very much-- good luck and I hope this helps your dog"

mero replied: "Sorry to hear about your dog. Please check out ww.cetylm.com that product did amazing things for my dogs. I was able to take him off Rimadyl and this one has no side effects. Take a look at the video they have under the dog section it is very explicit. Deramaxx has severe side effects which could result in death. The most common are kidney or liver failure as well as internal bleeding. If you decide to go that route, make sure to monitor your dogs condition closely and look for anything that may be different such as loss of appetite. If you see blood in his stool, stop Deramaxx immediately and take him to the vet asap."

Can you give dogs Tylenol/Ibuprofen? My dog has arthritis and is very old. He sometimes develops a slight limp. Can I give him some sort of med (ie. Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc.) to help with the limping/pain?

Stark replied: "NO! No Tylenol or Ibuprofen. These are toxic to dogs. If your dog has arthritis talk to your veterinarian to find out what medications are safe to give him."

boxers_are_great replied: "No Tylenol or Ibuprofen but you can give your dog a buffered aspirin. I use baby aspirin. Depending on the size of your dog you may way to give just half if your dog is on the smaller side."

HP replied: "Ask your vet for something to ease the pain. Lots of dogs get arthritis - they've actually done research on it!"

single_15 replied: "I heard of that...but just call the vet...and see what they have to say...liek the doseage....good luck!"

Gatorbabe replied: "NO... check with your vet as to the best for your dog."

Duk Dong replied: "Follow Starks advice, its right on!"

massarabee40 replied: "It depends on how big or small your dog is...You can give him some infants tylenol....just a little though...and it has to be for infants...my vet said that it would be alright here and there.."

arkpudel replied: "NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!! Don't give your dog ANY medications without first discussin it with your vet!"

funnybone1012 replied: "don't give it Tyenol or lbuprofen ask a vet for some medicine for him and tell the vet about him limping. hope this helped"

2 part question- I have a 15 yr. old akita.tylenol for arthritis?Soft food? My poor old guys bottom teeth are almost all gone.I feed pedigree senior dry and soak it so its moist for him.He is a big dog so he still eats alot despite his age.Is their any moist foods for older dogs in large bags? 2nd part- Is it ok to give tylenol for arthritis?Our other dog had surgery and told me I could only give tylenol not advil.There seem to be to many replies to this questions with half being yes and half being no. I know Tylenol is not fatal, because my other dog took it for a week with no side effects of death.Please help him.This is probably going to be his last year with me and I have been blessed with him for the entire 15 years of his life.He has spent every day of his life by my side, lieterally:)

bear 2 zealand © replied: "Tylenol can kill a dog!! Ask your vet. If you want to hurry up the death of your dog, giving it Tylenol can kill it!"

fluffy_aliens replied: "You need to see the vet for proper pain meds for the arthritis. There are better things out there than tylenol to give dogs for arthritis. You can get a wide variety of canned food. Don't restrict yourself to just pouched stuff. Chances are you can get him a canned version of the stuff he's eating right now. However, I would like continue just soaking his food. Use a little low sodium chicken or beef broth and he'll stay interested in it."

Munya Carr replied: "Just because the other dog took tylenol "safely" doesnt mean that this other one can take it. Tylenol is fatal, end of story. You just didnt have enough of a dose to kill the first dog. Call the vet, they can prescribe an APPROPRIATE DOG PAINKILLER."

rivendellrose2005 replied: "I'm not sure bout Tylenol, but straight from a vet's mouth, a half of an aspirin can help the symptoms of arthritis and won't hurt them. Aside from that, you really might want to call your vet's office to ask them about it - see what they say about Tylenol and how often to give it to them. As far as the soft food, if you go to a pet specialty store like Petsmart, there are all sorts of foods for different life stages, including senior. Some of them even say on the bag "soft bites" or "small bites." Also, at Petsmart they sell this stuff called VitaGravy, which is basically chicken or beef or whatever flavored gravy stuff with nutrients in it (good for an older dog) that people put on dry dog food to soften it, and it's more nutritious and inviting than water even. Best of luck to you, I'm glad you're still so keen to take such good care of your dog at this tough time. :)"

lighthouses101 replied: "Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Advil, Motrin IB (ibuprofen) are toxic to dogs and cats. Only aspirin !!!! The CBS news link below has a great article on what to give your pet and what NOT to give...I keep it in my favs!"

Holyguacamole replied: "Actually Tylenol given to dogs improperly can kill them just like it can kill people, much more easily than most realize. The important thing here for you is that Tylenol has no anti-inflammatory effects, it's a pain reliever and fever reducer only, so it won't help with your dog's arthritis; his pain stems from inflammation of the joints. Also, it was safe to give it to your other dog for a week because your Vet prescribed it and dosed it. Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Aspirin are anti-inflammatory drugs, but you should not be giving any kind of med, even over the counters, to your pets without your Vet telling you what and how much. Animals are very different from people and their kidneys and liver cannot tolerate these medications like people can. You can get a low-dose buffered Aspirin from your vet for the really bad days. Have you looked into Glucosamine Chondroitin as a supplement for your dog? My 12-yr-old dog has been on Synovi soft chews for over a year now and it has helped tremendously with his arthritis. You should be able to purchase these through your vet. They aren't cheap though, 240 chews at $80 bucks a pop. They start out on about 4 chews a day for a month and then move on to two chews a day for maintenance. You can also check out most pet stores or Dr. Foster and Smith on line as they sell similar products. As far as him not having the teeth to chew his food, well that comes with age sometimes. I would continue to moisten his food and maybe add a 1/2 a container of canned food to it, or you could ask your Vet what he/she recommends:). Good luck."

Amanda B replied: "BOTH Tylenol and Advil are VERY hard on a dogs stomach, and can cause liver and kidney faliure.. it is Generally NOT used in dogs,, depsite your previous experience.. not that is cannot be used but the side effects possible toxic effects are VERY high on both medications.. Most over the counter.. Human tablets are TOO high a dose for dogs.. and will kill them or overdose them.. What your dog had after surgery may have been a tylenol with codine?, the dosage is MUCH lower than regular tylenol..and is often used dispensed as a post surgical medication.. Straight tylenol would not be a good idea for your old boy.. Call your vet,, you need to get a specific dosage for your dog, baised on his breed and body weight,, The dosages for dogs are diffrent than human dosages.. there are several dog safe drugs that you can get over the counter,, BUT the dosage is the key.. too little will not help, too much can prove toxic,, or have serious side effects.. It is hard to understand somtime.. that with humans there is one dosage.. reguardless of your age, size weight.. with dogs,, this is VERY important,, and is somtimes the reason you can give somthing like tylenol to one dog per vet directions and another dog is a little sore,, the owner just gives it one dose,, it DOES kill it.. so call the vet not a recommendation from here.. Amanda"

tlctreecare replied: "Buffered asprin is fine for dogs NO NO NO tylenol or ibuprohpen Both of them can be toxic to dogs. Asprin is given 1/4 tablet per 10 pounds of body weight Using a 325mg tablet I stat out my older dogs with one tablet with a meal once in the am and once in the pm For most of them one tablet gets the job done. My dogs are about 70 pounds. For an Akita you may want to use one and half to two tablets. Be sure to feed with it."

Jess replied: "Tylenol CAN be fatal. Dogs and cats do not metabolize medications like humans do and they can cause severe renal problems. Tylenol can take 12 hours to 1 week for the harsh side effects to take place. Please know what you are talking about before you do so....never take their life into you own hands and decide to give them whatever you think will work before calling a Vet. There are some human medication pets can take, but always check with the Vet first or you can do alot more harm than good. I'd have your brother take his poor dog to the Vet and have his renal functions tested. As far as your dog goes, you need to take her to the Vet and they can prescribe something for her....even some of the anti-inflammatory medications out there just for dogs can cause renal problems and your pet needs to be monitored while on them (ie:bloodwork every 3-6 months to check for renal damage) At this point, I wouldn't think glucosamine/chondroidin supplements will help....he needs something like an anti-inflmmatory for arthritis like Rimadyl or Zubrin. As far as the teeth go, switch him to canned food only."

akita4life97 replied: "i think you should go see your vet sweetie i know what its like i had to have my akita put down at 18 month old through hip displacia go c ur vet and fingers crossed it all turns out ok for you"

can I give my dog any human meds for arthritis? Someone told me I could give my dog tylenol or ibuprofin for arthritis, She is a toy poodle and suffering a lot with this cold weather.Any help will be appreciated. Thank You.

live4literature replied: "No, it is best to check with a vet first, because some ingredents in human drugs are not good for dogs, others may be, ask the vet and then see if you can get the human drug form"

ShiningStar replied: "Hopefully, you need to talk to your vet because they professional. Please don't tempt your little precious dog of taking human pills."

Rob P replied: "bro bro put the pills on off the burner and just try to keep her warm nd if she is still hertin go to the vet and see how much 2 give her"

Lisa E replied: "I wouldn't. I would ask the vet before giving your dog human pain killers because...some thin blood, I know that asprin is very dangerous for dogs. Maybe there is a website you could google? Just use caution. I know you dont' want to see her in pain but maybe until you can find out a safe pain reliever, you could offer her a heating pad to lay on."

Russ replied: "Would you take dog medicine if you were sick? don't be cheap and take your pet to the doc. never give a dog Tylenol or aspirin it can damage them. If you love them get them the right stuff."

bymyshoes replied: "the dosing would be completely different for a dog than a human - call your vet, check the pet care aisle at your local store to see if they have dog arthritis medicine - the other persons response of a heating pad or blanket sounds good too - just be sure she wont chew the cords"

dogandcatluvr replied: "Do not use any human meds for your dog without checking with your vet first. Ibuprofen is NOT SAFE, neither is Tylenol, Alleve, Naprocen, or any of the human meds except plain old buffered aspirin... but even with that... CHECK WITH YOUR VET BEFORE GIVING MEDS. Dogs and cats are NOT small humans, their systems work different and respond to drugs different. My vet has had animals come in with perforated stomachs, bleeding internally, and in the case of cats - DEAD from owners giving human pain meds. Please please please call your vet first!!!!! Your dog will thank you!"

Day replied: "they make meds joints or dogs go to drsfostersmith.com or petsmart.com But you can ask your vet but you can give them aspirin"

tetzner77 replied: "My mother used to give a baby aspirin every day to her Lhasa Apso. This was vet approved."

thirty298 replied: "Yes, you can, but I would go to Jeffers.com, they have some wonderful products for joint ailments and they are much cheaper than getting them from a vet."

skachicah35 replied: "Buffered baby aspirin is okay for most dogs however she may be too small to safely process even that small of a size. I would recommend, if she's in that much pain, to take her to the vet and get a properly prescribed pain med for her. Rimadyl, Deramaxx, Zubrin, and Etogesic are some common names, and they come in proper dosages for small dogs. They also have liquid pain meds that are relatively easy to dose for small dogs, depending on how well your dog takes meds. Another advantage of taking her in to the vet, she will be properly monitored to minimize risk organ failure. A safe option that is a good idea for year round comfort is a joint supplement. I prefer Cosequin. Since it is made in the same facility as their human supplements, it is held to the same standards as human supplements are. The FDA regulates the labeling and requires testing to prove that after processing, the ingredients are still in a usable form, and in the same volume/concentration as listed on the label. Cosequin contains Glucosamine and Chondroitin, the only combination of supplements that have scientific research showing they work. These have to be given for a "loading period" to let the supplement build up in their system, so you won't see results right away, but they generally work within two to three months if they're going to help."

JZ replied: "According to my vet, the best choice for over the counter treatment would be Aspirin. Next would be Tylenol. Ibuprofen is the least favored because it has the greatest risk of causing ulcers in dogs. Although, all of these treatments have possible side effects and are not meant to be used long-term. I have a 10 year old pit bull and he began showing signs of arthritis last year. My vet recommended Cosequin DS, a Chondroitin / Glucosamine supplement that I give him daily (following the directions on the package) and after just a few days on this he began to move normally and without pain. You should ask your vet for help because the size and weight of the dog makes a big difference on the dosage. Good luck."

horseandgirl2002 replied: "No because a human medican affects a dog differently. It's better to ask a vet first."

Jamie B replied: "NO Tylenol or Ibuprofen!! These are toxic to dogs and cats. Aspirin, even the low dose kind, is not very good for pets either. Take your dog to the vet and he/she can prescribe something for pain. There are several methods of treatment. You can use supplements, like Glucosamine. There are diets formulated to help with joints, like J/M from Purina. There are drugs like Rimadyl, Previcox, and Metacam. Ask your vet what he/she recommends."

adopt_koli replied: "Look up a product called Elk Velvet Antler. Then ask you vet if they carry it. It is welllll worth the money! My GSD was about 13 when arthritis started to really set in. It got to the point where he could hardly walk and was screaming almost all the time. We thought we were going to have to put him down. It was so sad to see because only a year previously he seemed like a puppy. The vet gave him a shot of something and gave us Comfort. The next week when we went in to pick up some more he asked us if we would be interested in trying a new supplement he got in. He knows we opt for herbal stuff whenever possible. So we said sure. (We actually became part of a study group.) As promised with in 3 days our GSD was walking again and with in 10 he was back to his old playful self that i could hardly keep up with. Of course as usual he had to be the odd one out. He was the only dog to get stomach upset from it. I actually found a study done on Russian body builders... the only side effect they mentioned was stomach upset/bloating. That is the only pain our dog had. We had to switch him down from one pill per day to one pill every other day for the first month. After that we had no problems. There are no adverse side effects to taking this. The only problem they found in the canine trials is that when used with glucosamine they canceled each other out. (So make sure none of the dog's other supplements or food have it in there.) Do NOT use Rimadyl! My vet won't even prescribe it to a patient unless they are in their last weeks of life. It causes liver failure. Most dogs die with in six months to a year of going on it."

Missy replied: "I suggest that u check w/ ur vet first because certain medications for us are harmful to them --soem can even kill dogs!! PLEASE check 1st!!"

littleliar1@verizon.net replied: "i would call the vet and check for sure, but i am pretty sure that ascripton will work."

Autumn replied: "absolutly NO human medication is safe for dog unless supplied by a vet in proper doses....for arthritis try mixing in some celery chopped up into his food."

VERY IMPORTANT!!!! please help!!! (tylenol and dogs)? Ok, So 45 minutes ago i was told to give my dog a tylenol. I was very hesistant and they reassured me that it was totally fine.. they wanted me to give him TWO 500mg tylenol but i said one for now (i wanted to do some research before a 2nd) So i get online and like 80% of the things i'm reading say no way!!! Im very very upset right now, i love my dog more then any human on this earth including my fiance, this lil dude has been with me for 11 years! He has really bad arthritis and all i wanted to do was alleviate the pain. But my dogs stats are 11 years old, shetland sheep dog, cute as a button, and about 22-27 lbs.I'm flipping out. Please help me .. and nothing rude and shitty please. just facts. thank you for all ur help. more answers are definately welcomed.. any ideas on how to make a dog toss his cookies? what if he drinks alot of water or dog food can he piddle or poop it out? This person.. i really didnt expect her to be so uneducated shes always had dogs and tiny dogs too.. like yorkies and such and its just nerving coz they are all so healthy.. but thank you.. and any help is greatly appriciatred Im very nervous, i called the vet and they told me to give it a tbsp of hydrogen peroxide, but i dont have the heart to make him toss his cookies. is there anyway to wing it out? i mean can i over load him on water>?? or food? treats? hes a strong boy a few xmas' ago he ate a bag of hersey kisses... please tell me we can wing it? im flipping ut.. hes by my side and not leaving it..

권영윤 replied: "tylenol?! of course not who told you this?? id take him to a vet if i were you, or was that the vet? hope he gets better"

torchwoodterror replied: "Tylenol is a poison to dogs.It breaks down into a potent toxin in their liver.You shouild take him to a vet ASAP!"

Ava Adeira replied: "I know you can give your dog aspirin, but I think tylenol is not a good thing. But according to below link, he should be ok. DO NOT GIVE MORE and call a vet."

HeAtHeN replied: "I used to have a Cockapoo poodle who I was told by an older vet to give Children's Tylenol to for arthritis pain. Nothing bad ever happend to her, but I later found out to give dogs Aspirin instead of Tylenol. I am sure your dog will be just fine, just don't give him any more. Just use Aspirin. I used to give my 12 pound poodle 1/2 of an Aspirin, so I am sure you could give your dog a whole one. It seemed to alleviate my dog's symptoms quite well actually."

scoutin replied: "Take your dog to a vet. No judgement here, just words of wisdom. There are chewable asprins made for dogs you could give, but never human tylenol. This could cause bleeding in the stomach which would be TERRIBLE and easily caused in a pet your dogs age."

♥BR♥ replied: "No! Make him throw up or something! One of the only things you can give a dog is buffered aspirin. Get the tylenol out of him! Here is a good website that answers this question. *** Call the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435."

Zendogtrainer replied: "As a dog trainer and kennel owner I see arthritic dogs all the time and Tylenol isn't recommended, here are your options (I assume you've seen a vet): Buffered aspirin (the vet can give you a dosage) but 325 mg in the AM and 325 mg in the PM will help alleviate some of the pain if it is not severe arthritis. Many vets are loathe to recommend aspirin because they don't get money for this drug but it can help dogs and generally the issues with kidney and liver problems caused by Rimadyl don't exist with the aspirin (run the lab tests and you can use Rimadyl). Rimadyl/Duramax: both are very helpful and are antiinflammatories that can help manage her arthritis. Glycoflex stage 3 is an excellent supplement that has the green mussel extracts and is made by a veterinary products company VETRISCIENCE. I have seen dogs that aren't moving get up using stage 3. My sister is a vet, these are all recommended items and I use all of these products myself. Be sure to include your vet on your decisions of what to use and why but Tylenol is a no no. Hope your pup feels better."

♥Doc.Shell♥ replied: "Tylenol is poison, get him to a vet! Yes, some Vets will suggest aspirin, BUT!!! My step mother gave her Great Dane aspirin and almost lost her. She had to have three blood transfusions because the aspirin ate a hole in her stomach to the point she was bleeding internally. She almost died more than once over the course of several weeks. She finally pulled through, but now has many MANY more problems because of the aspirin. I would consult with a Vet in the future before anyone tells you to give your animals anything...even if they promise that it is ok. I hope your dog makes it through, God bless and prayers your way!"

sherryspetparlor replied: "I own a pet grooming/boarding business and contact my vet very often with problems.. I have been told to never ever give Tylenol.. Only buffered aspirin only such as Bayer.. be very careful who you get advice from.. please"

pomegranatepants replied: "who told you to do that? a vet? call your vet or a 24 hour emergency vet and ask them what to do."

Lil Red replied: "What you do from here depends on your baby. Watch her for anything odd, heavy panting or drooling (indicating an upset stomach) or vomiting. Providing none of these occur, she will probably be okay. If any of these symptoms occur, I would recommend a trip to the vet. You can probably expect them to do blood work (since acetaminophen is processed through the liver/kidneys) and any symptomatic care (i.e. anti-emetics for vomiting). As a side note, most vets won't even prescribe canine approved anti-inflammatory meds (Rimadyl/Deramax) for extended use WITHOUT blood work because of the effects on the liver/kidneys. I recommend pet owners keep a copy of common household meds and the acceptable dosages. Here is one..."

Rivka S replied: "Tylenol can be given to dogs but 100 mg must mean that your dog is over 100 pounds. There is an analgesic for dogs that you can buy over the counter but I cannot remember the name of it right now. Go to the pet store tomorrow, they will have it or your vet will. If you need to give your dog an emetic try hydrogen peroxide. Three doggie swallows and wait about 1/2 hour. Your dog will be vomitting. Trust me."

Is Tylenol bad for dogs? Her arthritis is causing her alot of pain. Would it be bad to give her 'human' Tylenol?

DentalChick replied: "I had a chihuahua that died last year...she had arthritis and the vet told us to give her 1/4-1/2 of a baby aspirin. Call your vet to find out. I definitely wouldn't give her an adult dose!!"

cmrpoag replied: "Do not give Tylenol to a dog. Acetaminophen can lead to liver and kidney failure in dogs. a baby aspirin is better, but call your vet for advice on dosage."

Destiny replied: "Giving any kind of human medicine to a dog can be dangerous. There are alot of ingredients and products that dont harm us, that could kill a dog. Look at Theobromine which is lethal to dogs and found in chocolate. Its best to ask ur vet or go to a pet store that can recommend a product for ur dog. I use a natural product called Eco-vet which is great."

Blue replied: "Only if in excess, treat your dog like you would a 5 year old. Small doses. My dog was about 90 pounds and had hip displacement, we would crush up 2 regular asprin and mix it into his food. It seemed to help."

ಌ DP ಌ replied: "Tylenol could kill your dog. If your dog is in a lot of pain, call your vet and talk to him. He might suggest Aspirin, but he will want to know the weight of the dog and would probably want to see the dog first. Do it right and give your dog something that won't kill it."

Tyler replied: "give her a lil bit of it maybe a half"

sophielove10 replied: "Tylenol is poison for dogs as is most medicines given to humans. There are good medicines for dogs, but you have to get them from a vet."

Scrappydo replied: "I do belive asprin is perferred over tylenol. I would recommend contacting your vet to identify the best over-the-counter medication that can be given along with the dosage for your dog. On of my dogs has an issue with his leg and I have prescription medication to give him when it's needed."

what human medicines can you give a rottwieler for arthritis? I read that you can give a dog aspirin (not tylenol) for arthiritis? what else can be given to them for their joints and arthritis? That does not cost a bunch of money?

whiteyw80 replied: "I'm not a vet. But a vet told me to give my 65lb. labrador a half pill of motrin in the morning and one in the pm. I have been doing this for 3 years and my dog is walking perfectly."

lashako76@yahoo.com replied: "i had doberman.you can give to your dog any human medicines,BUT IN SMALL DOSES.but i think it`s better tu use some ointments for arthrits.sorry,i cant write which one `coz i`m living in other country,georgia,and our therms of medicaments are different.maybe you`ll find there "lioton" or "phinalgon" ointments.merry x-mas"

rodeo mischief replied: "check with your vet just to be sure but in the past my family has used glucosamene(sp?), this worked for my golden retriver, but i am not sure about your dog"

dreamsredneck replied: "BUFFERED aspirin ONLY. One per day. You should notice a significant improvement."

How can I treat my black lab's arthritis without using medications that will increase bleeding? She has seen the vet and was given a cox 2 inhibitor that has resulted in stomach ulceration and gastrointestinal bleeding. She is now recovering from the stomach trouble, but can hardly get around due to arthritic pain. Do vets ever use tylenol type products on dogs? I'd imagine that would be harmful to a lab's liver. Suggestions? I would hate to have her in pain and hate more to euthanize her.

jd replied: "Find a Holistic Vet and talk to others about what they've done:"

blondegirl replied: "find a really good vet that can help u"

Megan N replied: "I think you can give dogs tylenol but that can cause stomach problems as well. Maybe you could look into swimming in a warm pool? That would provide exercise without impact strain. Also, leave her inside as much as she can - temperature extremes can make arthritis worse. Your best bet is probably to try holistic medicine - may not be as "hardcore" as painkillers but it is definitely an alternative to euthanasia."

Gypsy A replied: "you answered one of my questions and I don't know how to tell you thank you. so I dont know about black labs but I hope you get good help. thanks"

Chi_Mom replied: "You should never give an animal Tylenol. Aspirin is sometimes used to reduce inflammation with arthritis, but must be used with caution. See the link below. You are right to take her off of the cox 2 inhibitor and refuse any such meds. as Rimadyl - side effects from that medication are varied and often end in death. There is a good Dog Health Group on Yahoo groups that may offer you good suggestions. You can type in "Dog Health" on a Yahoo Group Search or contact me privately at (join and say you are the person with the arthritic dog) and I'll find the group for you so that you can post right away and, hopefully, get some sort of resolution. Many of the Glucosamine products are reported to be very good for arthritic conditions, but I don't know how well they'll alleviate any pain that she may be in."

amarie replied: "My cousin's dog (chocolate lab & pointer) was on Glucosamine for years (she had hip dysplasia), and it really helped her movement, but I don't think it does much for pain. Try switching your dog to a "senior dog" food, since it has many helpful supplements and is easier to digest (since she's had stomach and gastrointestinal problems). Make sure her bed is raised off the ground a few inches so it's easier for her to get up and down (gentle heating might help too). As far as pain treatments, aspirin also increases bleeding, so I'd be careful about using people products on pets. One article I read suggested "Ortho-Flex Joint Ease Supplement" for dogs, which is supposed to treat the arthritis and manage pain. Best of luck to your lab, it's so heartbreaking to see them suffer! My MIL's lab has some arthritis pains, but she's still enjoying life at this point."

The alchemist replied: "Canine acupuncture might be able to achieve some good results. I'll lleave the googling to yourself on this. Good luck."

Would it be all right if I give my dog 1/2 of a Tylenol pill for leg pain? She's got arthritis because she's getting old, but she loves to run and go for walks.. Can I give her Tylenol to ease the pain without taking her to the vet? It's not a SERIOUS life threatening issue.. Have any of you given your dog pain meds before? EDIT: I am asking because I gave her half of a regular Tylenol pill (250 mg is what she's ingested..) This is the first time I've given it to her.. I feel so bad for her when she limps 'cause she's normally really active.. This won't kill her, will it? She's a medium sized dog.. 60+ lbs.

Charlie Bucket replied: "Better to give dogs aspirin, or ask for a prescription for Rimadyl from your vet."

karategirl18 replied: "check with your vet before giving her any kind of pain meds.... seriously, you don't know how it will affect her...!"

palmtrees3 replied: "I really dont think u should do that. Well, im not sure if it will be good for him. Go to the vet and ask them. And u might get a special medicine for arthritis pain. GOOD LUCK!"

L replied: "Its okay for most dogs, but you should probably check with your vet!"

Ginger M replied: "No!NO!NO! Tylenol can kill your dog.Give her a children's aspirin."

Kristen F replied: "Yes I have , baby aspirin. For arthritis give glucolosmine.( not for sure on spelling.)"

desperatehw replied: "Listen to Charlie, he is right."

linda h replied: "i did once to my dog and it worked, nothing happened to him. if you do that make sure that she gets alot of rest. the pill goes through her stomach faster that way. hope this helps ^_^"

stuart g replied: "My parents were doing this and found out it's bad for them, my father gives the dog a pill of glucosamine in a piece of bread every morning and now she is fine. she used to groan for an hour before bed. hope this helps"

Xevia replied: "Vets will typically give the same medicine to dogs as humans would get. The problem here is though, your dog may need to get an arthritis treatment, and tylenol will not help her in the long run. Our pets depend on us to care for them, and you want to make sure she lives out her life healthy, and as painless as possible. I would take her to a vet."

T Dub replied: "You could do that but it won't be much help for your dog. Try to just call your local vet and ask him, he'll probably give you a perscription or advice."

Michelle replied: "before my family had to put our dog down, she had some major arthritis. It just developed when she was about 8 or 9, and we got pills that were pretty cheap and did a good job (and it just started up). I say you should take her to the vet, they'll give you something that works better than Tylenol, but if you don't want to go to the vet (which is a good idea because they're there to help), use Aspirin."

Owen J replied: "Tylenol (acetominophen) is generally safe for dogs. *Never* give it to cats though; it is extremely toxic to cats."

dpine9396 replied: "tylenol is poision to dogs so is motrin, advil. only get pain meds from a vet."

tony l replied: "Giving her Tylenol, could be SERIOUS!"

ainawgsd replied: "NO! Tylenol is toxic to dogs. Aspirin is ok to give for joint pains, but you should call your vet to get the correct dose for your dog. Also, if you are going to be giving her non-steroidal anti-inflammtories (NSAIDs) such as aspirin long term, like for the rest of her life, you really should have bloodwork done at least annually if not twice a year to make sure that her liver is handling the drugs ok. NSAIDs are very hard on a dog's liver and can cause liver damage. Another thing you may want to try is supplementing her diet with joint supplements. Glucosamine works wonders for some dogs (although it doesn't work for all dogs). Essential fatty acids (found in fish oil) and vitamin E also seem to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help sooth joint pain. The nice thing about supplements is that they don't cause the liver damage that NSAIDs do. The downside is that their effectiveness varies from dog to dog (although this can be said about any drug as well) and what works well for one may not work at all for another."

Alyssa replied: "NO!! Human pain medicine is poison to dogs. Some meds are ok like Benedryl and Dramamine, but all pain meds can do serious damage and can kill your dog. Vet can prescribe good pain meds for arthritis, please consult one instead of home medicating!"

colts1 replied: "Dont give your dog anything without asking the vet. Dogs react differently to drugs than humans. Besides what you think is only Arthritis could be something worse!!"

hulakittygurl7 replied: "DO NOT GIVE YOUR DOG HUMAN MEDS! medicine affects humans and animals differently! Some animals are even known to die from them. Its like give a dog chocolate. when humans eat it they are fine but when dogs eat it they can get very sick and may even die! Call your local vet and ask them what they think. If you have to ask about it don't give it to your pet! JUST GO TO THE VET, its better to be safe than sorry! hope this helps!"

ann m replied: "Have you spoken to your vet re: this idea? I can tell you that low dose ASPIRIN only is an option (that would be 80mgs. or one baby aspirin but pharmacies sell the low dosage much less expensive)but I don't know about using it daily. It also depends on the size of your dog. Again, aspirin only no tylenol, etc. Anyway, I have been advised by my vets that this is okay for pain relief but again not sure about long term use. There is a product called Rimadyl (sp?) used especially for arthritis but it is a little spendy (by prescription), also look into giving your dog glucosamine supplements. This is available in pet stores and even Costco had a product recently. This is great for joint health for dogs and people. Hope this helped a little , my dogs are my other children and I love them dearly."

tb replied: "I would not give tylenal. A much better alternative is called Ascription You can get it at any drug store Aspririn or tylenol can cause acidic intestional pain. The Acription is coated with maalox, so people/dogs with arthritis can take it safely. You need to monitor her activilty for one, then walks or play moderately if strong activily then get her on a wonderful product that I've used for years. its called SynoviCre by DVM Pharmacueticals. its a powder supplement with glucosamine and shellfish creatine that helps the joints rejenerate joint fluids. the first 10 days. you double dose. whatever the recommended dose for your dog is & then after that a once a day dose. You put it right in the food. they love the taste. We've used this for growing large breed pups as they get 'pano" or growing pains just like kids do. & the older kids we add as a daily maintanece to their food ....It helps them feel better so they can move, play & not be in pain. but its Not a pain killer. the problem with pain killers is that IF a dog does not feel pain "there pain threshold is 10 times what ours is ) they can seriuosly hurt themselves. This allows them to feel better & still be aware of any pain. to moderate activilty On the link below you can read more info, Its the granules 720gm tub, Do not get the others in pill form nor the msm. this is the best formula for arthritis. Vets sell this for over $50.00 a tub. this one tub will last you about 3 moths depeniding on your dog size. It is so worth it."

hockey_gal9 replied: "I'd ask my vet for Rimadyl, if I were you. I rarely give my dogs anything that's made for humans (the only thing they get is food when I'm cooking and drop something on the floor, unless the food is hazardous to them!), but that's just me."

SANDRA B replied: "Yes, a Tylenol will be fine except make sure its an 81 mg baby aspirin. Tylenol is available in several flavors and are also chewable.One thing i need to mention never give a dog Motrin or Ibuprofen, it can harm the kidneys and can cause severe damage, even death. It is extremely toxic, I didn't,t realize until I gave my Jrt a 1/4 of an 800 mg. for a pulled tendons and ligaments, his injury didn't heal had to take him to the vet and that is how I learned how toxic it is."

az. rescue replied: "No. Your vet can recommend and prescribe specific arthritis meds after checking the health,age and weight of your pooch. He may recommend enteric coated PET aspirin that does not damage any organs or stomach. Dosage is important and so is the drug. Tylenol is not given to dogs or cats that I know of.You may do more harm than good.Always check with a vet first. Even herbal remedies are drugs.White willow bark is what aspirin is from. Some sites selling pet meds have an "ask the vet' service available if you cannot afford one."

Chris C replied: "NO do not give the dog Tylenol--it can really hurt or kill your dog. Check with the vet. they might prescribe an arthritis medicine for the dog or might suggest a buffered asprin. but I would not give a dog Tylenol under any circumstances!!! One of my dogs we used to give buffered asprin and more recently my moms dogs were given Rimadyl-which helped them alot."

katie d replied: "By reading all the answers on here that are different I want to stress to you this is why you should just call a vet and ask. Asking is free. don't ask here. you get so many different answers all saying they have asked their vets well each answer is different did they really ask their vet???? doubtful. SO call the vet ask the question for free and you will know for sure. That is what I would do. Be safe for your animal you love's sake."

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