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My dog has a UTI. What safe over-the-counter pain relief can I give?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 11 years and 10 months old | 75 lbs

Is there any over the counter medication I can give our dog for uti pain? She is already on antibiotics.

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 29th, 2018

Hi. Unfortunately there are no safe over the counter medications for cats or dogs. They metabolizes medications very differently from humans, so many of them can be toxic. You will need to get a pain medication and diagnosis from your veterinarian. Good luck.

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