Paracetamol for dogs?

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Big dog had a check up at the vet on Saturday, they wouldn't give him more rimadyl without seeing him fair enough, don't mind that. The vet says he's 'very bright' for 15-he tried to sit on her lap as she was crouched down checking him! She suggests quarter of a 500mg tablet to help with pain relief. Does anyone give their dog paracetamol and have you seen a difference?
 
I have when suggested by vet as other anti inflammatorys weren't suitable do to other conditions. Worked well, no side affects, if vet has suggested it I would say it's a good option.
 
No personal experience but have seen patients improve on paracetamol and we use it after surgery if other medications are unsuitable, guessing it’s been prescribed for joint pain? I have seen that with these chronic, geriatric cases they often have a drug that just seems to ‘suit them’ despite the pain relieving qualities being similar. Some do well on carprofen (Rimadyl), others meloxicam and some paracetamol.

Be aware it’s highly toxic to cats if you have any. And whilst I’m sure you are aware, to anyone else reading, ibuprofen is highly toxic to both dogs and cats.
 
I gave my old boy 1 500 mg paracetamol with great effect, told vet who then put him on rimadyl. Her reason for not continuing with paracetamol was that it isn't very long acting so not ideal for arthritic old bones.
 
saddleoversofa said:
No personal experience but have seen patients improve on paracetamol and we use it after surgery if other medications are unsuitable, guessing it’s been prescribed for joint pain? I have seen that with these chronic, geriatric cases they often have a drug that just seems to ‘suit them’ despite the pain relieving qualities being similar. Some do well on carprofen (Rimadyl), others meloxicam and some paracetamol.

Be aware it’s highly toxic to cats if you have any. And whilst I’m sure you are aware, to anyone else reading, ibuprofen is highly toxic to both dogs and cats.
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My vet told me that ibuprofen used to be prescribed for dogs until it was found to cause gastric ulcers, more readily than in people (who also have to be careful). He did NOT say that it is toxic.

OP, my vet has advised giving paracetamol when a dog was stung multiple times by wasps. It seemed to work but of course, that was a short-term measure.
 
Aled has half a paracetamol twice a day alongside his tramadol (which has just been changed to something else which I can’t remember the name of off the top of my head). Have definitely noticed more of a difference since he’s been on both together. The other day he had a bad day, found his half a tablet stuck on the side of his bowl. Have told OH to hand feed him his tablets separately to make sure he gets them.
 
Pearlsacarolsinger said:
My vet told me that ibuprofen used to be prescribed for dogs until it was found to cause gastric ulcers, more readily than in people (who also have to be careful). He did NOT say that it is toxic.

OP, my vet has advised giving paracetamol when a dog was stung multiple times by wasps. It seemed to work but of course, that was a short-term measure.
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This is a great site used by veterinary professionals, the helpline is very good for assessing levels of overdosing etc:

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/ibuprofen/

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Pictured: Ibuprofen
Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs
Level of toxicity: Generally moderate to severe, potentially life-threatening’

It is toxic to dogs in high doses, but an overdose of ibuprofen for say a 20kg dog might just be one or two human tablets which leaves a fine line between ‘safe’ levels and toxicity. Where as paracetamol is fairly safe.

Most pets we see that accidentally ingest painkillers have gone through their owners bag and chewed a packet up or similar. Which is why it’s important to emphasise the difference between a dog having a few paracetamol tablets and a few ibuprofen... either way contact a vet!
 
saddleoversofa said:
No personal experience but have seen patients improve on paracetamol and we use it after surgery if other medications are unsuitable, guessing it’s been prescribed for joint pain? I have seen that with these chronic, geriatric cases they often have a drug that just seems to ‘suit them’ despite the pain relieving qualities being similar. Some do well on carprofen (Rimadyl), others meloxicam and some paracetamol.

Be aware it’s highly toxic to cats if you have any. And whilst I’m sure you are aware, to anyone else reading, ibuprofen is highly toxic to both dogs and cats.
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No personal experience either, but OP I would go with what your vet has prescribed. I have seen many dogs on pardale-V

Ibubrofen is a huge no!
 
saddleoversofa said:
This is a great site used by veterinary professionals, the helpline is very good for assessing levels of overdosing etc:

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/ibuprofen/

‘
Pictured: Ibuprofen
Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs
Level of toxicity: Generally moderate to severe, potentially life-threatening’

It is toxic to dogs in high doses, but an overdose of ibuprofen for say a 20kg dog might just be one or two human tablets which leaves a fine line between ‘safe’ levels and toxicity. Where as paracetamol is fairly safe.

Most pets we see that accidentally ingest painkillers have gone through their owners bag and chewed a packet up or similar. Which is why it’s important to emphasise the difference between a dog having a few paracetamol tablets and a few ibuprofen... either way contact a vet!
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Ibuprofen tend to have a sugary coating so dogs eat them like sweets if they come across them - not good!
 
I don't have ibuprofen around, can't take it as it causes me pain, had an ulcer some years ago. The OH has it occasionally. I'll start him on the paracetamol, he looked very stiff going out this afternoon but had been in the house all day til I got home at 3 ish. I had a paracetamol iv in A&E when I had the leg thing, I was laughing at the idea of having it for such a huge injury. Dunno if it worked, I felt nothing.
 
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