NSAID options that are approved for use in dogs include carprofen (e.g. Rimadyl), deracoxib (e.g. Deramaxx), etodolac (e.g. Etogesic), firocoxib (e.g. Previcox), meloxicam (e.g. Metacam), robenacoxib (e.g. Onsior), and mavacoxib (e.g. Trocoxil). What painkillers is safe for dogs? carprofen (Novox or Rimadyl) deracoxib (Deramaxx) firocoxib (Previcox) meloxicam (Metacam ) grapipant (Galliprant) What can I give … Read more
Antihistamines Antidiarrheals/Antinauseants Loperamide (Imodium®) Famotidine (Pepcid AC®) and cimetidine (Tagamet®) Steroid sprays, gels, and creams Topical antibiotic ointment Anti-fungal sprays, gels, and creams Hydrogen peroxide. What human medication can I give my dog? Other OTC antihistamines may also be effective for allergic reactions in pets, but Benadryl, Zyrtec and Claritin are most commonly recommended. Be … Read more
The less movement and strain on its sore joints, the better. As far as medications go, there are no human medicines that are totally safe to give to pets However, for short-term care, a human non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as Aspirin or Advil can be safe for your adult pet. Is there an over-the-counter … Read more
Opiates are narcotic, and are by far the strongest pain medication for dogs They’re currently used only in severe cases on a short term basis. Most veterinarians have stopped prescribing opiates, in favor of NSAIDs. What can I give my dog for immediate pain relief? non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most common conventional pain relief … Read more