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Is K-9 Aspirin safe for my 6-year-old toy poodle's leg pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 6 months old

My 6 yr old toy poodle back legs cramp up and my friend recommended to get him Nutri-Vet Nutritionals K-9 Aspirin 120 mg for small dog do you recommend me to give him that medication?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 10th, 2018

No i do not recommend that, this is a risky medication to give to your dog, if the pain lasts for more than 3 days i recommend taking him to the vet to get that checked, all safe pain killer medications for dogs are prescription only.

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