My cat is in pain. I gave her aspirin. Is it safe or effective?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
I think my lsb msy have hurt my cat while i was at work. She vomited n was hiding when i got home. Growels n doesnt want me to touch her hiding under the bed. I read up on it and gave her 1/4 of 81 mg asprin i mashed up in water. Will this relieve her pain she is walking and can move around as i moved her to the spare room for now.
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Published on December 3rd, 2021
https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/aspirin/ Hello. Please read the article in the link carefully about giving your cat aspirin. Since the source of your cat’s problem has not been determined, it is not a good idea to try to treat her with over the counter drugs. It would be best to have a veterinarian examine her to see what is going on, even if that means taking her to an emergency after hours clinic. I would not recommend repeating the aspirin unless you have a veterinarian involved. There are much more safe and effective pain medications available for cats. Thank you for using Petcoach
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Published on January 17th, 2018
I wouldn't recommend it, because aspirin has a low margin of safety in cats and can cause some severe problems. It is also not good to give this class of medication if she happens to have any kidney or liver problems. It's best to have a veterinarian evaluate her and prescribe the necessary pain medication. They can also help with any other issues she may have; such as the bad teeth. For more information about giving aspirin to cats, I recommend you read the information at the link below. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/aspirin/ I hope that helps and he gets better soon.
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Have a male cat, 15+yo, 6.5 lbs, bad teeth, hip issue doesn't walk well. Can I give him (baby) aspirin to alleviate discomfort?
I wouldn't recommend it, because aspirin has a low margin of safety in cats and can cause some severe problems. It is also not good to give this class of medication if she happens to have any kidney or liver problems. It's best to have a veterinarian evaluate her and prescribe the necessary pain medication. They can also help with any other issues she may have; such as the bad teeth. For more information about giving aspirin to cats, I recommend you read the information at the link below. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/aspirin/ I hope that helps and he gets better soon.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi! My cat jumped off of a shelf earlier and appears to have hurt her leg. She won’t walk on it and meows when she uses it. Can we give her aspirin or something else?
Poor Mavis! No, do NOT give aspirin or any other human over-the-counter pain medications, as these are extremely toxic in cats. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can get over the counter that would be safe to give her. If she's holding up the leg completely and/or seems really painful on it, then I would recommend having her seen tonight at an emergency clinic for an exam and possibly x-rays. If this isn't possible, then I would take her to your regular vet tomorrow morning to be seen if she's still limping.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Can you please tell me what type of medication i can give to my cat if he has gums and jaw inflammation ? Also he has problem when he opens and closes his mouth + bad breath I dont know if this is relevant but he vomited today and slept almost all da
Unfortunately, by law it is illegal for the experts at Boop by Petco to give the dose information for any drug, including OTC drugs, without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your cat. Tota has to see a vet for his dental problems, as he may need a dental cleaning, scaling, and polishing to treat his gum and jaw inflammation. The vet can also prescribe him safe medications to take to treat it as well. As for the acetyl salicylic acid, that is aspirin, and it is never recommended to give to cats. It causes internal bleeding and GI ulcers, and is not safe to give to Tota.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Can I give my cat baby asprin? She has a cyst that is clearly infected and causing her pain. But we need a few days to get the money to take her to the vet. What should I be doing in the meantime?
I wouldn't recommend it, because this drug has a narrow margin of safety in cats and can cause serious harm to kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. Please read the article at this link below for more information about giving aspirin to cats. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/aspirin/ The best thing you can do for a suspected infection is keep the area clean and covered if possible. Here are my recommendations: 1) Wash/spray the area with just cool, clean water (no soap or other antiseptics) for at least 5 minutes at a time. Do this at least twice a day. 2) Bandage the wound with gauze and apply an over-the-counter antibacterial cream (i.e Neosporin) to the wound. Only apply the cream if the wound can be covered - otherwise, she will likely lick it off. I still recommend she sees a vet sometime soon though. An infected cyst is not common and may actually indicate a tumor or other problem, so you'll definitely want a vet to examine the wound. I hope that helps and Gia
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Our 1 yr. old cat , Patches, has a small wound from we’re nit sure what on her underside. It’s not red around the wound but she’s very lethargic and just wants to lay around. We’ve cleaned the wound and put neo sporin on it and gave her a baby (81m
It may be an abscess or bite wound. Ideally, Patches should be examined by your veterinarian. An abscess should be lanced drained and flushed. Antibiotics, as well as pain medication, may be indicated after. Do not give her any more aspirin. Cats are very sensitive to aspirin since they do not metabolize like we do. It can cause gastric ulcers and may prolong bleeding time. The drooling may be due to nausea from gastrointestinal upset. Be sure to tell your veterinarian when you gave the aspirin and confirm the dose given. You can read more about aspirin and cats in this article from the Boop by Petco library. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/aspirin/
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My cat takes 81mg aspirin every 3 days for pain from a leg deformity. I just gave him his aspirin 1 day early by mistake. Will he be ok without emergency intervention? He is a 3 yr healthy domestic short hair.
Yes, Reznor will be fine. The reason for dosing aspirin every 3 days is that cats metabolize aspirin slowly, so we do not want to give it every day long term. Some vets will give aspirin every 2 days, but generally every 3 days is safer. If giving aspirin every 3 days become difficult to keep track of, there are some newer pain medications for cats that are a little safer and can be given daily, so that might be something to talk to you vet about in the future. Certainly, if Reznor has any vomiting, diarrhea or is not eating normally, I would contact your vet, but he should be fine receiving his normal dose a day early. I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Boop by Petco. And I love his name!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My kittens foot is very swollen and he cannot walk on it. I'm pretty sure on the cause (ingrown nail or puncture from my other cat playing too rough with him) but I don't want him to be in pain during the entire healing process. How can I do that? Ca
No, please don't give your cat over the counter medications. Cats are extremely sensitive to them and you will not be able to get a dose small enough for a 1 pound cat. It is not recommended you give any medicines over the counter. If this was from an ingrown nail then he will need some antibiotics. It is likely infected which is why it is swollen. He really needs to see a vet for this issue. That way he can get the proper treatment. In the meantime you can soak the foot in an Epsom salt bath for 5 minutes 2-3 times per day. This may allow the infection to come to the surface and open. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My cat drank asprin water and I NEED HELP FAST
This is not an emergency service. You need to get your cat to a vet ASAP. Aspirin can kill your cat. You can try to induce vomiting at home but this is not recommended as there is a high chance that he will aspirate. Also, this will not help if he drank it more than 15-20 minutes ago. Chances are some of the aspirin has already been absorbed an your vet will need to intervene to minimize the side effects. http://cattime.com/cat-facts/lifestyle/9662-how-to-induce-vomiting-in-cats http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/digestive/c_ct_aspirin_tox Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Cat is very vocal and hissing. I was at the vet earlier where initially I thought his hind leg was the problem, but after x-rays, it had show he had feces blocked. Doctor gave aspirins and a laxative to help. Did the veterinarian miss something? Cat
There are no x-rays attached, so I can't see if the vet missed something on that or not. I am very surprised the vet gave you aspirin for Poncho. It is highly toxic to cats, and should never be given to them. I would not give him aspirin. If you are worried the vet missed something, have him seen by another vet in your area for a second opinion.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi there is a homeless cat I'm feeding that just had kittens and just got hit by a car and survived I want to know what medicine I can give her for the pain. She limping but still walking around and with her kittens
Hi there. Sorry this happened. You CANNOT give a cat any over the counter pain medication like aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. Please don't do this. Cats are extremely sensitive to these medications and you can cause her severe damage (even death) if you give her any of these medications. I know you want to help her but she will need medication from a vet. Vets have medications that are specific for cats that work amazingly well. So, my recommendation is to get her to a vet for an exam and they can prescribe some pain medications for her. You could always catch her and the kittens and take them to your local shelter. They will accept them and get the mom the proper treatment. I hope this helps. Best wishes and thanks for looking out for her!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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