8 Responses for "Help! My dog is in pain, I live in a very rural area, what…?"

1. mustanglynnie February 14th, 2012 at 5:45 pm 1

   Buffered aspirin is the only over the counter pain reliever reccomended to give to dogs. I would give 1/4 to 1/2 at the most, every 6 -8 hours with food (a treat or meal), till you can get him in to a vet. Good luck.

2. CF_ February 14th, 2012 at 6:07 pm 2

   ok is this a sudden thing?? the fact that you are posting now makes me think it is.. becuase if it was something that had been going on for some time then you surely would have got him to a vet before the holidays right?

   I think you need to describe the pain more - where is the pain.. what caused it??

3. froggi6106 February 14th, 2012 at 6:37 pm 3

   I think you should call your area animal shelter or humane society for some advice. I'm not sure if it's safe to give your dog human pain killers.

4. godelectedme February 14th, 2012 at 7:24 pm 4

   try aloha noni juice,it works!

5. wiggles February 14th, 2012 at 7:43 pm 5

   I checked this web site: http://www.vetinfo.com/dogmed.html#Acetaminophen%20(Tylenol™)%20safety%20in%20dogs%20and%20cats

   This is what they said: "Based on reactions in our canine patients, this is the ranking I would give these medications: safest = acetaminophen (Tylenol tm), also safe =
   aspirin, less safe = ibuprofen (Advil tm, Motrin Rx). However, this is the ranking that I would give them based on the reports in the literature and factoring in the likelihood of a bad reaction causing death: safest = aspirin, also safe but less so = acetaminophen and less safe = ibuprofen. "

   They don't seem to think ibuprofen (Advil) is safe for dogs to take.

   Isn't there an emergency number you can call for a vet? It doesn't seem right that they would be completely closed for the holidays. I know in my area (NOT rural, but very suburban), there are a number of emergency vet offices, and my own vet has got an emergency number.

6. Desperado February 14th, 2012 at 7:59 pm 6

   N O - I B U P R O F E N ! ! !

7. iheartbassets3 February 14th, 2012 at 8:55 pm 7

   Benydril is safe for dogs and though it may not help pain very much it will make hime sleep and rest. I have basset hounds and we give them 1 benydril they weigh about 40#. Im not sure how much you would give an 8# dog... can you call your veteranarian at his home for advice?

8. lil_wolf111 February 14th, 2012 at 9:25 pm 8

   i would give him advil if you REALLY need to. It is human medicane and might be strong or make him sick.
   For dogs being managed medically, it's important that you monitor body weight and avoid obesity. You will also want to avoid strenuous exercise – exercise your pet regularly but moderately. Swimming can be very beneficial when available; it helps to maintain good muscle mass and tone while keeping weight off the hip joints. If your veterinarian has recommended medication, you will need to be aware of potential side effects.Medical treatments such as weight loss, moderate exercise and anti-inflammatory medication will help to alleviate the pain and inflammation around the hip joint -no going up or down stairs, no jumping on or off furniture, avoiding slippery surfaces like hardwood floors, linoleum or tile, and just going outside on a leash to go to the bathroom – no walks.
   Treatment for canine hip dysplasia involves managing the condition and helping the dog adjust to more limited mobility. The dog’s weight should be carefully managed: even a few extra pounds can add additional stress onto the deteriorated joints, causing greater pain and inflammation. While all dogs need exercise, strenuous games such as chasing balls, jumping, and tricks standing on the hind legs should be avoided to alleviate joint stress. To help relieve pain, many veterinarians prescribe mild anti-inflammatory drugs. Cold can aggravate the condition, so affected dogs should be kept warm, particularly in sleeping places.

   If the condition is severe, there are a number of surgical options. For smaller dog breeds, removing the femoral head (the upper part of the femur that rides in the pelvic joint) is an option, and the dog will eventually generate a false joint of scar tissue as a replacement. This is not an option for heavier dog breeds, however, and hip replacement surgery is possible in extreme cases