My dog has been prescribed narcotic pain killers for his pain associated with terminal cancer. He doesn't need the meds around the clock, they're only to be given as needed (which isn't often).

I know the obvious signs of pain, but since dogs, unlike us, never learned that showing pain may mean relief, they tend to keep it to themselves.

So what are some subtle pain signs?

The answer is provided by :
panache :
Isolating itself,finding a dark area hid,lip licking,pacing,fear of quick movement avoiding jumping or other activities that cause pain and some dogs become clingy when feeling poorly

She weighs 13 pounds. Can I give her half a baby aspirin for pain? We're taking her to the vet tomorrow since it's late, but she still hurts when she moves. We can't call the vet now (it's closed) and I read that it can work. Just double checking.

The answer is provided by :
ericamariegreen :
consult with ur vet…since its closed there is a vet that you can talk to online @www.doineedavet.co.uk

She just had 4 teeth pulled and if she's in pain I'm supposed to give her something for it. The thing is… I have no idea how to tell if she has mouth pain, or any pain at all.

Help? Thanks .

The following reply is by : Tif :
(Aw, poor doggie!) They usually let you know when they are in pain, by whining, pawing at the area, not acting themselves, etc. One good thing is dogs have a higher pain tolerance than us, so to them it's not as bad as you think! You know when your dog isn't itself, so if she's not acting right, go ahead and give it to her, then pay attention to how she acts. If she's still in pain when it wears off you should be able to tell. Just make sure you keep track of when you gave it to her, and follow the vets instructions. Good luck.

My poodle puppy/small dog got neutered this morning. He is not allowed to have food or water for about 2 more hours. He can't scratch, but constantly nips at and licks/messes with the pinkie-finger long incision site/stitches. How can I help ease his pain? Would a dog collar/cone for his head work - like from Petco? What should I feed him?

The following reply is by : MzHazelnut22 :
You want to keep him from licking the wound area - that can lead to infection which is not something you want to deal with. I would recommend an e-collar, which can be found at most pet stores. For the most part, your dog shouldn't be in too much pain - it is probably more of an irritaion then anything. Just try to limit his excercise as that can pull the stiches and lead to further discomfort and potential infections. He probably will have forgotten about it in another day. Once its okay for him to eat, just feed him your regular puppy food.

And just to let you know, not all vet clinics will give you an e-collar. Usually only if you ask, or if the dog is licking a lot before it leaves the office. This is especially true for shelters. So just go buy one, its cheaper at the pet store then it would be if your vet charged you for it.

And everyone is assuming this person went to a vet. Many shelters or low cost/no cost spay nueter clinics due not follow the same procedures as reputable vet clinics. I worked at 4 different vet clinics, and we never gave out pain killers for nueters/spays. And although licking is normal, you shouldn't let her do it because she can pull the stiches out and get an infection.

Like Jack Kevorkian helped sick people with cancer go to sleep just like a sick dog, so why did he go to jail for it?

The question was answered by :
greekman :
I believe that as a human you should have the right to choose when the time comes and life becomes unbearable due to a debilitating disease.
Few countries in the world are progressive enough to allow people to have the right to die as they please.
As far as dogs, well, they should be put down when they are suffering and we, as their owners should be able to make that decision for them. Hope I helped!!

My mom has a dog who is at least 15 years old. He has arthritis and other medical problems. He is on a steady supply of narcotics for his pain and some sort of coughing problem.

If this dog were in constant pain and suffering, would we know? Do dogs voice chronic pain?

Thanks.

This is was answered by :
Miss G :
He may not be able to voice his pain because of the narcotics. They probably keep him pretty calm. I had a 14 year old dog with arthritis as well as kidney and liver problems and we ended up putting her to sleep.

my dog hurt her foot and shes in a lot of pain we want to see if we can give her something to ease the pain

The question was answered by :
Monica :
Only baby aspirin and then only on the advice of your vet after your pet has been seen or pain medications given by your vet. Other then that NO!

I know you can give your dog asprin, but is there anything else i can give her? She is in really bad pain, i came home and she had gotten attacked by something, not bad but she is still in pain. Anything that would help me help her is great. Thanks in advance.

The question was answered by :
walking lady :
No, you really can't. You said she "had gotten attacked by something". Don't you even know what she got attacked by? Do you know what her injuries are? Does she have internal injuries? Don't you realize if your dog is in pain, she needs the vet since you don't even know WHY she's in pain? How do you know whether or not her pain is bad, just get her to the vet. She's been in pain for long enough!

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)
prednisolone

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!

Is tylenol, ibuprophen, or naproxin okay to give a dog for pain? If so, which one is best and how much?

The answer is provided by :
april :
Buffered aspirin, tylenol, then ibuprofen in that order of safeness. Tylenol IS NOT poisonous! They are dangerous to cats, however.
EDIT: They ARE NOT toxic to dogs! People if you're gonna answer questions, at least do a little research if you don't for sure know the answer! I've had a vet tell me to give a pup with a broken, bleeding tooth children's tylenol for pain. I've had a vet tell me to give buffered aspirin to an achy older dog. I've never had to give ibuprofen. But why don't you guys look it up??

EDIT: I'm pretty certain a vet knows more than a vet tech. I called e vet for the broken tooth, children's tylenol. I called my personal vet for other. I trust my vet's knowledge. My mom has a poodle she's been giving baby aspirin to for couple years. He's fine. Why don't you go online to Dr. Mike's site and argue with him? He's never given any advice that I've been able to prove him wrong on. Everyone can believe what they want, after all, this is YA, not dog experts.