Zeke is limping - anything I can give him for pain?

[Lady's Human]

Glad Zeke is feeling better, but I wanted to mention that Ibuprofen(Advil, Motrin) is actually toxic to dogs, as is Acetaminophen(Tylenol). OTC aspirin is safe for dogs on a short term basis; the buffered, daily dose stuff is about right for a 50 pound dog.

If Zeke is an older fella, you may want to talk to your vet about keeping a stash of meloxicam or Metacam(the canine version of meloxicam) on hand. My Pingo, who is 16 this month, took Metacam occasionally for several years, when she forgot she is an old dog. Now she takes meloxicam every day...she can't turn her head without it!

Actually, Tylenol was what the vet told us to give Lady as a break from Meloxicam, as they are cleaned out of the bloodstream by different organs. Ibuprofen is an absolute no-no. (per our vet)

[Glacier]

Actually, Tylenol was what the vet told us to give Lady as a break from Meloxicam, as they are cleaned out of the bloodstream by different organs. Ibuprofen is an absolute no-no. (per our vet)

Interesting! My vet is dead set against both drugs for dogs! We use Tramadol when a dog needs a break from Meloxicam or when they are need to take prednisone plus something for pain. Meloxicam can't be mixed with a steriod.

[Lady's Human]

Sometimes living in close proximity to Cornell has its advantages.