Is it safe to give my dog Prednisolone and Carprofen for hip pain?

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hi...can you tell me pain relief treatment in hip dysplasia? how to reduce pain in hip dysplasia? is Prednisolone and carprofen are safe for dogs?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

There are many different medications that can be used to treat pain due to hip dysplasia in dogs, including NSAIDs (such as carprofen), tramadol, gabapentin, and occasionally steroids in some cases. All of these are prescription medications that need to be obtained from a veterinarian - they can be dangerous if given incorrectly, so I would never recommend attempting to medicate your dog on your own. Both prednisolone and carprofen are drugs that are sometimes used in dogs, but it's not safe for a dog to be on both of these medications at one time since this combination of drugs can cause severe stomach irritation, ulcers, internal bleeding, and even death. I would suggest having your dog examined by a vet to confirm that he does have hip dysplasia, and discuss appropriate treatment options from there. Your veterinarian can prescribe medication for this problem, and will give you specific instructions on how to give it.

Is it safe to give my dog Prednisolone and Carprofen for hip pain?

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