Is giving baby aspirin safe?
 

Hi, I am brand new to this forum and this is my first post. I had a question about my Yorkie and while searching Yahoo I came across YorkieTalk and realized that, if anyone could answer my question, a group of people who love Yorkies would be who to ask .... so, here goes....

My Yorkie just turned 7. The last few days he has seemed to be really hot -- his nose and ears especially. When I pick him up I can feel that his body is warmer than usual. This isn't a constant thing -- just off and on the last few days. I haven't really started worrying about it yet, but if it lasts, I will see my vet. He is a little lethargic also.

My question is ... are baby aspirin safe to give? Thought maybe it would help if he has a fever? He weighs 15 pounds (he is a larger size yorkie) I have never given him a painkiller before and thought I would ask here instead of calling the vet right off.

Thank you for any help you can give me.
Linda

Perhaps this will help you:

Here are some items you should keep on hand:

* Buffered Aspirin is good for lowering fever and relieving minor aches and pains in dogs. Most people prefer to use baby aspirin. Use approximately 80 mg per every 10 pounds of weight, usually no more than twice a day. NEVER give aspirin to a cat as it's extremely dangerous to them. Also, do not use Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen, as they are also dangerous to pets in general. Stick with the aspirin.

* Keopectate is good for soothing stomach troubles and diarrhea in both dogs and cats. A recommended amount would be 1 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of weight roughly every 4 hours.

* Gravol for motion sickness if you need to travel with your pet. Administer the tablet one hour before you leave. You should give no more than 12.5 mg to a cat or a small dog. A medium to large dog can handle between 25 to 50 mg. Do not give this to any animal that has bladder problems or glaucoma. Again, check with your vet to be sure if it's safe and what dosage is recommended for your pet.

* Pepto-Bismol, that good old pink stuff, is fine to give to your dog if they are having tummy trouble, such as vomiting or a rolling, noisy belly. One teaspoon every 6 hours per pound of body weight should be sufficient. This is another medicinal product that should not be given to cats.

* Hydrogen Peroxide and Polysporin for minor cuts and scratches. These will help clean out the wound and hopefully prevent any infection from occurring.

All in all, checking up with your vet and keeping some specific medications on hand should help you deal with any minor illnesses you may encounter with your dog and cat.

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Thank you sooo much for your quick answer and great information! Bugsy says thanks, too!

Welcome to YT. Don't be a stranger!:)

Thanks for all that information. It was really helpful.

My vet told me i could give cody some. like cut the pill in 4ths and then give him the one piece. she said it would help with his teething. cause he gets feverish

When Chachi was sick the vet said I could give him 1/2 of a baby asprin

Wow Karen! That was really helpful! :D

I have another site that is helpful, too:

Pet Home Remedies - It has lots of info...

http://kitchen.robbiehaf.com/PetHomeRemedies.html

I have that one saved in my favorites also

Good to know! thanks! :)

I have a third site, too;)

http://www.geocities.com/angeljulie2/firstaid.html

and never, NEVER give a dog tylenol!!!
it,s very poisonous .