Anti Inflammatory?

[fran2]

Our Jack Russell cross is almost 15 in doggy years and has athritis. I've been putting dispersable aspirin in his water but its not helping. Im thinking of crushing an Ibrofen 200mg tablet to add to his food or water. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

[Clanad]

Even slightly too much ibuprofen can shut down a dog's kidneys and cause death. Smaller dogs, such as your Jack Russell would only be able to tolerate a small amount. If you insist, be sure to get a vet's prescription for the dog's weight. We've had good result from simple buffered aspirin for several years on several dogs. I wouldn't put the aspirin in the water, however, since you have no control on how much he get's A baby asprin works well for almost all dogs. The only thing more severe on dogs is Tylenol... (There are many references... here's one:
http://www.pocoapocopoodles.com/dog_poison.htm l )
Best of luck!

[lankeela]

Try a Bioflow Magnetic Collar, they do wonders for helping them get up after lying down when they are a bit stiff.

Also Denes Greenleaf Tablets are harmless and help dogs with stiff joints, as does anything containing glucosamine.

[Illyria54]

I once asked my vet about giving Ibuprofen to one of my GSD's, she went ballistic (I've known her many many years), so in other words Don't give it!
I give Glucosamine and this works really well, I use it myself so appreciate the benefit of it.

[Bellringer]

Try him on fish oil capsules.

[fran2]

Thanks all for your advice. We definately won't give him Ibrufen now! Being honest, I had thought of abdominal bleeding thats why I asked for advice. My hubby bought a packet of those new chews advertised on tv today ( Cant think of the name) so we'll try Toby on those and get him a magnetic collar. He's the last of our 2 dogs, I hate watching them grow old:-( Thanks again. x

[lankeela]

Look on ebay for the collar, they are exactly the same but much cheaper, despite what the agents for the Bioflow ones tell you.

[tiggerwoo]

Can dogs take Feverfew...another good remedy along with Glucosomine and Omega 3 fish oil....Good luck...hope he improves...it is sad to see them growing old I know...I am sure he gets lots of TLC......

[riapnash]

He's a good age. Ask your vet for Previcox which is an anti inflammary tablet for athritic conditions; it can work wonders as one of my dogs was on it - 1 x 227mg a day.