My yellow lab has gotten a splinter or something in his front paw, so i got it out. It doesn't seem to be infected, but one of the guys at work says i should give him some asprin. Can you give a dog asprin? Never heard of that before.
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You have a vet right? Call.
It's not good to reduce pain in dogs. If they feel the pain, they stay off the it. If they don't, they use it and it gets worse. IMOP
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good point benji.
Junk you're
from this thread! 
Eric, what about putting neosporine on it to keep it from getting infected? I'm worried that he'll lick it off.
it's not a huge issue, just trying to learn for the future.
Junk you're
from this thread! Eric, what about putting neosporine on it to keep it from getting infected? I'm worried that he'll lick it off.
it's not a huge issue, just trying to learn for the future.
I pull rose or blackberry thorns out of my lab almost daily......once out he is a happy camper, no pain.......if there was he wouldn't go poop in the same damn place every day.....and get a thorn in his feet...........its funny watching him try to poop and pick a thorn out........
and yes i give my dog an asprin(and glucloimen) daily, he is old and it helps for his hind legs. but check with your vet.
and yes i give my dog an asprin(and glucloimen) daily, he is old and it helps for his hind legs. but check with your vet.
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he sleeps in his kennel in my room at night. Last night he was running around with no issues, this morning when i got up to feed him, he was limping like crazy.
I take him to a great vet, he's just always really busy. I hate to call him for something this minor, that's why i figured i'de chat it up with yall'.
I take him to a great vet, he's just always really busy. I hate to call him for something this minor, that's why i figured i'de chat it up with yall'.
You can give a dog aspirin. 1/2 a tablet is what my Vet friend (a.k.a. The Bear on this forum) recommended in the past.
DO NOT give a dog ibuprofen. It is poisonous to our canine friends.
DO NOT give a dog ibuprofen. It is poisonous to our canine friends.
Aspirin is quite ok for dogs as is ibuprofen. DO NOT GIVE YOUR DO ACETAMINOPHEN !!! That is toxic to them. I don't think aspirin would have any medical benefits though. The only thing I would worry about would be an infection, which, you would get antibiotics for.
Screw the aspirin, the pain is there for a reason.
If you're worried about infection, wash with soap and water, put a clean cotton sock on it, and even some neosporin if you feel like it.
It's no different than I'd do for my kid, if he got a splinter.
If you're worried about infection, wash with soap and water, put a clean cotton sock on it, and even some neosporin if you feel like it.
It's no different than I'd do for my kid, if he got a splinter.
I agree with the above -- they can get baby aspirin, and neosporin is everywhere around our house --
-- Jman's response is quite good --
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-- Jman's response is quite good --
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but jman, would your kid lick all the neosporin off? My dog is still a pup (9 months) and he chews on everything. Thinking the sock would get shredded and then he would lick all the neo off.
even if he licks it off, that's okay -- some will stay on --
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A dogs saliva is all the dog needs to heal, let him feel the pain and lick his wounds. Nature takes care of its own. Human medicine like aspirin is a no no. Maybe a good dog book would be required reading for you
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I have read several good books on Labradores and dog care in general. None of them have touched on this. Thanks for the info. I'll check him out when i get home and if it looks infected i'll put some peroxide and then neo on it.
Peace,
alex
Peace,
alex
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Had a chuckle the other day. Took a pic of my dog with sitting with my roommy's girlfriend. Got the film developed (i'm still in the photo stone age) and didn't look really close at the pic, offered it to her but she refused to take it. She was like "na that's fine, thanks anyways" so i was kinda thinking whats up with that. Looked at the pic and his lipstick was hanging out!! I busted out laughing.
Jman's kid would definitely lick off the neosporin.....
No, my kid probably would reach over with his foot at the breakfast table and smear the neosporin on my office pants/shirt right before I have to leave. Fawker.
The sock/neosporin isn't necessary unless it shows infection, or unless you live in the city and intend on taking your dog for a walk on the sidewalk. Nasty things, city sidewalks. I'd rather get dragged through a horse stable than walk barefoot on the sidewalk. Nasty.
The sock/neosporin isn't necessary unless it shows infection, or unless you live in the city and intend on taking your dog for a walk on the sidewalk. Nasty things, city sidewalks. I'd rather get dragged through a horse stable than walk barefoot on the sidewalk. Nasty.
What's a sidewalk? We don't have those here.....
