My dog has a sore paw. What over-the-counter pain meds are safe?

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my dog has a sore on his footpad.Can I give him anything for pain. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 3 months old | 85 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. No, unfortunately there are no over-the-counter pain medications that are safe for use in dogs. If his foot seems sore, your best bet will probably be to restrict his exercise so that he doesn't aggravate it further, and take him in to see your vet for an exam if the problem does not improve within the next 2-3 days, or if it seems to be getting worse in the meantime. If there is an actual open sore on his pad, you also need to make sure that he isn't licking or chewing at it, as this will make things worse - so place an e-collar (plastic cone) on him if needed to help prevent this.

My dog has a sore paw. What over-the-counter pain meds are safe?

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