My dog has back pain, but NSAIDs upset his stomach. What can I do?

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Peanut is 7 years old and he's a mixed breed miniture pincher - he has back problems and now from yesterday afternoon he started having back leg problems and i guess he has pain - i know i should take him to the vet, but the money is a bit tight now :( i have NSAID tablets left that i got from the vet last time (meds still fine not expired yet) but i gave him half a tablet like the vet said, it helps but it affected his stomach. What else can i do for him - give him a half of a half tablet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 7 years old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It it upsets his stomach you shouldn't give it again, it has the potential to cause a stomach ulcer and it will be much worse if it happens. he needs new meds that won't affect his stomach as much, and you can only get it from the vet.

My dog has back pain, but NSAIDs upset his stomach. What can I do?

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