What over-the-counter pain medications can a dog take?
If your dog is suffering from pain–be it from an illness, seasonal condition or recent surgery–there are actually over-the-counter pain relievers intended for humans that will help. Some readily available medications, however, shouldn’t be administered in any circumstance because they can cause illness or death.AspirinYou can give your dog aspirin for three to five days, and it has a good chance of helping. Limit the dose to 10 mg per lb., twice a day. For example, a 20 lb. dog can have 200 mg of aspirin in the morning and again in the evening. Administering aspirin for more than five days could cause ulcers and bleeding.TylenolSome dogs respond well to Tylenol, but limit the dose to 5 mg per lb., three times a day.Pepto-BismolIf your dog seems to be experiencing nausea pains or diarrhea, administer liquid Pepto-Bismol as needed. This medication is completely safe for dogs.What Not to Give a DogNever give a dog–or any animal–Ibuprofen. If your dog ingests Advil, Motrin or any other
