My cat is limping. Can I give him Onsior or Bufferin for pain relief?

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I have an 18 yr old dsh male and he's limping on one of his front paws. He has an appt for monday (4/12) but I wanted to know if I can give him a 6mg dose of onsior for pain. I have one tablet left. If not, can he have bufferin or anything else for pain? thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 18 years and 8 months old | 10.25 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Elijah is limping and painful! Unfortunately, I don't think it's advisable to give him the Onsior that you have on hand without having first checked his bloodwork to assess his kidney values. Cats are very sensitive to pain medications, particularly NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Onsior, so they should only be given when specifically prescribed for the incident at hand. Aspirin (like Bufferin) is highly toxic to cats and should not be given under any circumstances. Since he seems so uncomfortable, it would be ideal to take him to an ER this weekend for more urgent evaluation. The ER vet will be able to prescribe pain medication for him. I hope that he feels better soon!

My cat is limping. Can I give him Onsior or Bufferin for pain relief?

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