My dog is sore and out of vet pain meds. Can I give her OTC?

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My dog was attacked by another dog, she had drains that have been removed and has stitches. She is out of the pain pills from the vet but I was wondering if there was something I could give her OTC because I’m sure she is sore. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 2 years and 9 months old | 48 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately I do not recommend giving any over the counter pain medications to dogs. While aspirin is available in some pet stores and technically can be given to dogs it can easily cause stomach upset and if Koda was recently given any kind of NSAID medication it could cause serious problems. It’s also not the best for pain! I would recommend calling your vet to see if they can refill the pain medication for Koda since she’s still sore. Sometimes a warm compress can also help with comfort.

My dog is sore and out of vet pain meds. Can I give her OTC?

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