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Can Toradol help my senior dog with hip dysplasia at end of life?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 15 years and 10 months old | 132 lbs

This is clearly at the end of life stage. Kenzie is 15 +yrs w/sig hip dysplasia. Am at the just keeping comfortable stage. Can Toradol inj be administered for comfort? Have 60 mg/2 ml vial doses on hand. Is it possible?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 19th, 2019

Hello. Yes it can, as this is a common nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug. But since I have information on any of Kenzie's medical history, please talk to your veterinarian who can recommend the correct dose to give him. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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