3 painkillers for the dog: These you must have at home
These 3 painkillers for your dog you must have at home
BEFORE: We are not veterinarians! Please see a vet if you notice your dog is noticeably unwell!!!!
As man's best friend, even the lives of our favorite four-legged friends are not free of illness or injury. If our dog is in pain, we naturally want to help as soon as possible. That's why it makes sense to have a few medications and home remedies at home that can help with an injured claw, pulled muscle, or insect bite.
How does pain manifest itself in dogs?
If you know your dog well, you will quickly notice if something is wrong. A change in behaviour can be the first sign of pain or discomfort in your four-legged friend.
If you observe one of the following signs, your dog may be in pain:
- Unusual noises such as yelping or squealing.
- Noises from the abdomen such as gurgling or bubbling
- Shallow breathing and a rapid pulse
- Slouched posture
- Increased licking of a body part
- Lethargic spells
As with us humans, pain is not nice, but it is not necessarily an emergency either. Dogs often know intuitively what is good for them and just need a little attention and understanding from their owner. If that's not enough, learn below what you can do to ease your four-legged friend's pain.
Top 3: What painkillers help dogs?
In the case of severe pain or serious illness, medication should always be discussed with a knowledgeable veterinarian you trust. If your dog has only tripped and needs short-term pain relief, painkillers from human medicine can also be administered. You can find out exactly which ones here.
- Aspirin is considered the best tolerated painkiller for dogs. A suitable alternative is paracetamol. Be careful not to exceed the recommended dosage of 10 mg for aspirin and 15 mg for paracetamol, and don't leave your dog alone after giving painkillers. Palpitations or vomiting are signs that your dog has not tolerated a medication.
- Traumeel is an herbal remedy that is used for mobility problems and bruises - for both two-legged and four-legged dogs. The painkiller works gently and naturally.
- Buscopan also helps humans and animals. The painkiller helps with digestive problems, abdominal pain and cramps.
Which painkillers are not tolerated by dogs?
Not everything that helps us humans is also good for our four-legged friends. Ibuprofen, for example, is not a painkiller that can be given to dogs. Even small doses can cause severe symptoms of poisoning.
Conclusion: These painkillers help your dog
Aspirin, Traumeel and Buscopan are suitable remedies for a quick relief of light pain in your four-legged friend. The drugs should always be given in low doses and only for a short period of time. If your dog's pain does not improve, you should always consult a vet.
On sites like https://www.medpets.de/hunde/ you can find everything from treats to worming treatments that your favorite four-legged friend needs.
Again, we are not vets! Please see a vet if you notice your dog is noticeably unwell!!!!
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