My dog has a sprained leg. Can I use human pain relief spray on it?

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In leg sprain will it be safe to use anti inflammatory spray or pain relief spray ? Will that spray gonna reduce pain and recover the strain fast ? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It's not recommended to use any human medication without it being prescribed by a vet first. That's because many human pain relievers are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. I would have Bruno seen by a vet to get a safe pain reliever and anti-inflammatory for him.

My dog has a sprained leg. Can I use human pain relief spray on it?

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