My dog sprained her leg. Can I give her aspirin for pain relief?

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My shitzu Lily jumped off the couch and sprained her leg. She can hardly walk on it. She's 15 pounds. I heard that dogs can take baby aspirin or regular aspirin. Is that right? Would that help her pain? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 10 years and 9 months old | 14 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

No, that isn't correct. It isn't safe to give dogs aspirin, even baby aspirin. It cause GI ulcers ad bleeding. If Lily can hardly walk on it, she needs to see a vet because she is in a lot of pain. Rest her tonight, and take her into a vet first thing in the morning. If you fear she is extremely painful, take her into an ER vet now. Best of luck.

My dog sprained her leg. Can I give her aspirin for pain relief?

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