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My dog is hurting. What pain relief can I safely give him at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | 9 years and 6 months old | 21 lbs

What pain medication I can give to my dog

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 13th, 2017

Dogs can only have very specific pain medications, human pain killers are toxic to dogs, those pain killers are prescription only and you must get them through your vet. some examples: Metacam, Rymadil, Onsior, Previcox.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 18th, 2019

    Nothing OTC unfortunately. Many human pain medications are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. The only safe pain medications are ones prescribed by the vet. If Bella is in pain, you will have to take her into her vet to get them. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 9th, 2017

    The only safe pain medications for dogs are prescription based. Never give Biggie over the counter human medications! If you are concerned that Biggie is painful, take him to his vet for an exam so that any appropriate medication can be prescribed.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on April 11th, 2017

    I'm sorry to hear that Shocker is painful! Unfortunately, there are no over-the-counter human pain medications that are safe to use in dogs, so I'm afraid you won't be able to give him anything until you can see the vet. I would recommend keeping him as calm and quiet as you can in the meantime, and getting him in to see the vet as soon as you are able to.

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