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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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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

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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