…… What Alternatives are there to Dog NSAIDs?

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seraphima

Veteran Member
One of my doggies needs pain meds, and takes Galliprant, and sometimes Gabapentin also. Are there any over-the-counter NSAID pain meds that are safe for dogs?
Aspirin? Tylenol? Advil?
The cost of vet meds is incredible- $64 for 30 pills, and that's really pinching me hard.
Any help most appreciated!!!! Thank you
 
Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson

Chief Curmudgeon
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I found that many vets charge for opening a sealed bottle and portioning out a smaller amount. I started buying the entire bottle and avoiding that fee, and saved a fortune. You can shop vets for that, since you'd have a prescription. I've found a difference of up to 40% depending on the vet. That being said, here are a couple of alternatives:

Carprofen (Vetprofen)
Tramadol
 
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Ben Sunday

Deceased
AFAIK, Tylenol is NOT an NSAID. I'm also entirely unsure if it is safe to give to pets.

Advil is Ibuprofen is Motrin. Same med, an NSAID.
 
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WalknTrot

Veteran Member
I won't give anything over the counter pain-wise to dogs except aspirin - and that should be the coated stuff and short term.

My little chocolate lab sprained her front wrist about a week ago and was very lame on it for a couple of days. Aspirin worked fine for a short term anti-inflammatory (only about two days - until it became counter-productive, because she OVER-used it instead of resting it). Even then, watch for stomach issues and give with food. For something chronic, like arthritis, I wouldn't advise it.
 
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