How long does it take for pain pills to work on a dog?
My dog is a regular sized golden retriever of 11+ years, how long will it take for the pain pills for his arthritis to work so I can let him outside to goto the bathroom? I fed him the pills at 5:20 PM today (Thursday)
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The following reply is by : Vet Tech :
What was the medication?
Typically, medications start taking the 'edge' off about 45min-1 hour after ingestion, however, you will see results within a few days.
ADD: Pred, as you know, is a steroid. It is not a pain medication per say. What it does it help with inflammation, which takes pressure off the joints/bones. Your dog should feel a little relief in an hour or so, but you may not actually see results for a full 24-48 hours.
PLEASE make sure your dog takes the Pred WITH food!
March 6th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
It depends on what 'pills' they are and the severity of your dogs arthritis.
Some take up to 6 days to work effectively and for you to notice a difference, and some work in as little as 12 hrs.
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March 6th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
2-4 hours depending on what type of dog u have
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March 6th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
What was the medication?
Typically, medications start taking the 'edge' off about 45min-1 hour after ingestion, however, you will see results within a few days.
ADD: Pred, as you know, is a steroid. It is not a pain medication per say. What it does it help with inflammation, which takes pressure off the joints/bones. Your dog should feel a little relief in an hour or so, but you may not actually see results for a full 24-48 hours.
PLEASE make sure your dog takes the Pred WITH food!
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