Can you give a dog aspirin?

As a pet owner, you might wonder if you can give your dog aspirin without a veterinarian's approval. See if giving human medications to pets is OK. read more

It is not safe to give your dog any amount of aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen, or other anti-inflammatory meant for humans. Problems can arise with NSAID use in dogs for several reasons: Sometimes an owner will give (or a dog will get into) an inappropriately high dose of one or more of these drugs. read more

Human aspirin can be given to dogs, but should not be used for over a maximum of 5 days. Dog aspirin also has a recommended duration of use. Be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle of the brand you choose to use. Aspirin is a good option for immediate pain relief and swelling in dogs. read more

Giving a dog aspirin is acceptable if your pet is experiencing pain, fever, or inflammation. Aspirin will provide your pet with relief to his chronic pain or discomfort, but it should be given to dogs with extreme caution. Dogs can't tolerate large amounts of aspirin in the body. read more