My senior dog is in pain and limping. Is leftover carprofen safe?

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My dog seems to be in pain and is avoiding putting weight on his leg. He’s a fairly old beagle. Could I give him some carprofen that I have leftover from another dog? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 40 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I wouldn’t recommend it -carprofen may not be safe for dogs that have underlying medical conditions like a sensitive stomach, kidney or liver disease. Older dogs are more likely to have an issue like this. If Goose was prescribed carprofen in the recent past it might be a little safer but otherwise I’d recommend talking to your vet first. Sadly there is not another over the counter pain option that I’d consider to be safer so if you feel he’s in significant pain you may want to consider seeing a vet tonight.

My senior dog is in pain and limping. Is leftover carprofen safe?

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