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My dog has ongoing shoulder/neck pain. What medicine can he take?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

For a while my dog has had like shoulder/neck pain is there anything he can take?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 25th, 2019

Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him. Many human ones are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. I would take Ceaser into a vet first thing in the morning. The vet can prescribe pain medication for him.

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