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How much buffered aspirin for dog? I have a 130 lb dog and want to give him buffered aspirin for lameness. He may have slept wrong or he may be starting to develop some arthritis from age. I know it is safe to give buffered aspirin but am wondering how much to give. One a day? Two? I am using regular strength. Thanks.

mytwodogs60463 replied: "ask the vet what dose"

SirWilliam replied: "...PLEASE, consult with a Vet... not all the pseudo "know it alls" that might give you the wrong information... PLEASE.for the "dogs" sake."

Diane $ replied: "None unless your vet has recommended this in which case he should have told you the dose at the time. Generally human medication os not for dogs, but never unless the vet recommends it. They very rarely do. You also need to find out the cause of the lameness. It could be something simple like a thorn in his foot which will be painful and could become infected without proper removal. It could be as major as a fracture. All the way my advice is consult your vet to find out what is causing the problem and then he will tell you what your dog needs. Good luck!"

Lucy ♫ replied: "This is DEFINITELY SOMETHING NOT TO ASK HERE .. These people didn't go to school for 8 years on Veterinary medicine like the Vets did. Call the Emergency Vet if your regular is closed."

southarkansas replied: "When my dog reached his older years my vet instructed me to give him regular asprin he was a 35 lb dog.Still wont hurt to ask a vet over phone no charge"

cpttango30 replied: "5mg per 1# so for your dog 130# *5mg = 650mg I would give 1 325mg aspirin twice (BID) daily. Be carful with dosing because aspirin can quickly become toxic to dogs. and make sure you use an aspirin that has only aspirin in it nothing else. That being said Consult your vet. If your dog is suffering from arthritis then I would say to give him some glucloseamine to help the joints. At 130# please make sure your dog is not over weight. Very few dogs should weigh over 100#."

nimblewings replied: "try fish oil caplets with omega 3 fatty acids before aspirin. 1200 mg caps, 4 per day. it lubricates the joints. i was at the stage where i thought it was time to put my 15 yr old lab (125 lb) down. she had trouble with stairs, couldn't jump in or out of the pickup anymore. i tried the fish oil. man, what a difference! she goes up and down the stairs again. she still can't get up into the truck but neither can my grandma...she chases a ball if i throw it. the dog, not my grandma. even though you can give your dog aspirin it is better if you don't. i suggest odorless fish oil capsules; dog breath is bad enough without adding fish smell...ugh. poke a pin in the soft gel capsules and squeeze over the dog's food morning and night. you will be amazed at the quick results. good luck to the old boy."

jeepactivities replied: "THE VET'S FORMULA GIVEN TO ME WAS 2 ASPIRIN FOR 80 POUNDS.RECENTLY I TOOK MY SETTER FOR AN EXAM -SHE DID HAVE EXTENSIVE ARTHRITS BUT DID NOT RECCOMEND ASPIRIN AS CONSISTENT THERAPY-THERE ARE BETTER DRUGS NOW.SO A SIMPLE VET EXAM WILL LET YOU KNOW IF IT'S ARITHITIS. IT MAY NOT BE- MY GERMAN SHEPARD HAD MS-NOT ARITHRITIS WHEN HE WENT LAME.-6 MONTHS FROM THE FIRST FOOT DRAGGING TO DEATH. GOD BLESS"

vehura replied: "I work at an emergency hospital and I'll tell you right now, it is illegal for an animal hospital to give out medical advice over the phone if they have never seen your animal and have recommened that you dispense the meds to your pet. Just like with human drs, they have no clue what's going on with your dog. They don't know if the asprin is really going to help or if you are attempting to treat for a problem that needs more than asprin. So, GO to a vet instead and have your dog seen if you think he's painful."

kitra replied: "My 13 year old, 90 lb. dog gets one 325mg buffered aspirin, one per day as she needs it. This was per my vet. You can feel safe giving one until you are able to have your vet check out your dog and make more specific recommendations."

Caninelegion replied: "5 mg/pound per 24 hours is the accepted dose. There are a lot of sources for this but I've only listed two below. Note that aspirin is only safe if given under short term use unless directed by a veterinarian. daily aspirin = 80 mg regular aspirin/arthritis formula = 325 mg Extra strength = 500 mg"

Can I use just plain aspirin for my dog instead of buffered? Our dog has swimmers ear. He is a big 90 lb chocolate lab and the vet told my daughter to give him buffered aspirin 2 tablets twice a day. I was looking for bufferin and the store did not have it, so I substituted plain 325 mg aspirin tablets. Is that OK? When I came home he was laying in the yard kind of listless, not really giving a crap, so I wrapped 2 aspirin in a hot dog and he gobbled them up. When I came home 1 hour later, he was all happy and jumping around. I think he must be in pain and the aspirin took it away. He loves water and we live next to a creek which drains into a river. He heads on down and jumps in the water and sticks his nose down in the beaver holes and chases them into the water. He is all water dog. He is in his big fenced in back yard now because he needs to stay out of the water. We have 3 bottles of medicine here for the dog from the vet, Oti-clense, Swimmers ear astringent and Otomax ointment. He shoould be feeling better by tommorrow.

it's easy replied: "Swimmers ear LMAO (sorry not laughing that he is hurting, just the thought of the dog loving the water so much and swimming so much that he got swimmers ear) you really should use buffered, it is much better for their stomaches ! And I'm sure he is worth it."

tankstar1985 replied: "You should not just give him normal asprin. espeacially 2 of them. There is things in normal asprin that can kill or make a dog very sick."

April replied: "And even further, used enteric coated aspirin. And I'm surprised the vet didn't recommend a pain killer just for dogs. And by the way never, NEVER give aspirin to a cat."

tiny_hot03 replied: "no cuz plain asperin will make them hemorige. like people on blood thinners cant take it dogs cant either."

walkinglady replied: "The reason for giving buffered aspirin only is because regular aspirin can lead to stomach ulcers. So, no, it's not ok."

Goldengal replied: "Please ask you vet about ear drops to help dry the ears after swimming. My vet gave them to me when I have my dogs in the water and for when they are doing field trials and have to go for water trials. I have Golden's and their notorious for ear infections as Labs are too. Ask your vet about the drops and see if they will help your Lab out OK"

Whippet keeper replied: "Ascriptin is the aspirin I use, if I use aspirin. It is coated with Maalox and is very easy on the stomach. This time the dog should be ok, but don't use plain aspirin in the future. There are plenty of "buffered" aspirins besides Bufferin brand now. Generic is cheapest. But there are better pain killers for dogs than aspirin."

why would doctors recommend buffered aspirin, especially for people with a sensitive stomach? why would doctors recommend buffered aspirin, especially for people with a sensitive stomach?

Adrienne replied: "No, if you have stomach problems any kind of over-the-counter pain medication will probably make it worse. I'd consider getting treatment for the problem instead of making it less noticeable with pain pills."

sabrina replied: "As far as know (my own experience), if the stomach is a little sensitive it won't make a big difference if the Aspirin is buffered or not. Although I don't have GI problems I still feel upset if I take either Aspirin or Ibuprofen. Interesting I have no problems with other NSAIDs like diclofenac, meloxicam etc."

teamrudlo replied: "Most likely because the benefits out weigh the risks. I have a sensitive stomach and take aspirin everyday. I do take the enteric coated aspirin with a full glass of milk or water to help stomach upset."

Is it ok to give your dog benadryl after giving her buffered aspirin? ? She's having an allergic reaction. I gave her dog buffered aspirin about an hour ago. Is it ok to give her benadryl? Or do I have to wait 12 hours?

Dances With Woofs! replied: "Yes you can give it to her,but how do you know she is having an allergic reaction? And the dosage for Benadryl is 1 mg. per lb. of body weight."

JULIE replied: "YES U CAN GIVE A DOG BINDERY AFTER U GAVE THAT TO HER IF THAT DOES NOT WORK THEN TAKE HER TO THE VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . THANK U THIS IS THE BEAST ANSWER YET"

karenrn4Him replied: "These 2 meds work independently so it should be ok to give. I had to give my dog 100 mg of Benadryl along with an antibiotic and a steroid for a week (for a bee sting). If in doubt, call your vet."

Can I give my 95lbs dog one buffered aspirin while she is also taking doxycycline? She is obviously in pain (from possible arthritis). She is also on day three of doxycycline. Does anyone know if these two medications can be taken together? I am hoping to get that for her tomorrow when the vet's office is open. Can I give her an aspirin for the pain just for today?

cat_skratch replied: "Your best bet is to get a prescription for rimadyl which is an NSAID meant for dogs. Your vet would be more than glad to call it in for you, as long as your dog has already been seen. Aspirin can potentially be dangerous for dogs and cats. Rimadyl and doxy also have no drug interactions."

shebajack replied: "No don't give aspirin under any circumstances. Dogs are not humans and need medications designed for dogs. Here is a site to help with what to give a dog for main management. "

ladyindica replied: "One 200 milligram ibuprophen is what my vet recommended when I couldn't afford the high price of the doggie nsaid Rimadyl. Just never give Tylenol...it is poison to dogs."

Bethnyc replied: "Dogs can take baby aspirin which is also an NSAID with the same risks and side effects that most NSAID's have. You should call a pharmacist in your area and ask if one baby aspirin can be given with doxycycline. You cannot take two kinds of NSAID"s together and if this particular antibiotic is related in anyway then it could be trouble for your dog. For future reference, a much better choice for pain is Tramadol which is an opiate and has very few side effects (most common constipation but rarely occurs). NSAID's inclucing Rimadyl have a lot of potentially dangerous side effects.(this is true of the NSAID's human's use as well). You should however wait until tomorrow to speak with your vet as mentioned below. None of us who have responded are vets."

♫♪ Nekkid Bootie ♪♫ replied: "never medicate your dog without consulting your vet first. Asprin is also a blood thinner.. so there are potential side effects from that. Give her a warm place to lay and help her feel comfortable until you can talk to the vet.. some gentle massage may help her feel better too. If its arthritis.. heat helps.. warm some towels and put them over her joints."

Dances With Woofs! replied: "Yes,you can give aspirin with doxycycline,but you should not give them at the same time.Space the doses so that they are four hours apart.You would give 5-10 mg. per lb every 12 hours,and Buffered aspirin is best. A 95 lb. dog can safely take two aspirin. Give it with food and tell your vet that you gave it to her. May I ask why she is taking the doxycycline? If it is for Lyme disease,then that is likely the cause of the joint pain. "

What is the difference between regular and buffered aspirin? I have a biology lab on acids and bases due tomorrow and this was one of the discussion questions.

Asst Prof replied: "Aspirin is an acid (acetylsalicylic acid) that can upset the stomach, so it is combined with a buffering agent to prevent it from disrupting the stomach pH."

What is the difference between regular aspirin and buffered aspirin? i have a chemistry lab due 2morrow.. if anyone knows the answer...PLEZZZZZ help me!!!!

Randy replied: "buffers=sucrose or other fillers to make the tiny amount of medicine more gentle on the stomach. About 90%+ is not medicine, anyway."

xaviar_onasis replied: "Aspirin, acetylsalacylic acid, is a weak acid. It doesn't protonate well at the low pH of the stomach. For this reason, the compressed tablet tends to maintain its shape and sit on the stomach lining, undissolved, where it can cause irritation. By combining an amphoteric base (the buffered part of buffered aspirin), the local pH is swung toward a more basic condition and the aspirin can dissolve more easily and disperse quicker. There are other tricks of the trade to accomplish the same thing, but some are more expensive, like adding exipients or putting the asprin in a microencapsulated form."

Vincent G replied: "Aspirin is acidic. A buffer is a substance that balances acidity to make the drug less agressive to the stomach lining. The buffer used is calcium carbonate, which neutralises acid."

What is buffered aspirin aspirin? What is the composition of it?and what benefits might it have?

montecarlomom38841 replied: "I don't know the ingregedients, but I know that it helps the aspirin not hurt your stomach as bad."

Made in Italy replied: "The aspirin is gotten from the reaction of the two acids: the salicylic acid and the acetic acid, what gives us, following this reaction, of the acetylsalicylic acid. This acid is named "aspirin" in pharmaceutical term. To part the acetylsalicylic acid, the aspirin is composed of corn starch, of dioxide of titanium, of FD stain and C blue No2 on substratum of aluminum, of eraser of xanthane, of hydroxypropylméthy-cellulose, of potassium sorbate (C6H7KO2) and of triacetate. It can cure the headaches (in my case)"

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