[salvidio]

My greyhound has pelvic pain near her spine. It causes her discomfort when laying down and gets up all the time when attempting to lie down. Can this pain reliever be given to dogs, this Hydrocodone? She is 60pounds and how much a dose?

ssalvidio@tampabay.rr.com

thank you

[Charliez]

I have no facts but I understand dogs have 1 tenth the feelings as far as pain than adults.

[backachedp]

Originally Posted by salvidio

My greyhound has pelvic pain near her spine. It causes her discomfort when laying down and gets up all the time when attempting to lie down. Can this pain reliever be given to dogs, this Hydrocodone? She is 60pounds and how much a dose?

ssalvidio@tampabay.rr.com

thank you

My dog is on Ultram for pain..she has issues with getting up when layin down and standing up. We had 3 dog's..one passed away after major surgery, but he lived 2 extra years..all the med's my vet has ever given my dog's are human drug's with the exception of a liver flavored pain med for dog's that starts with an R..can't remember the name. I have a dog on Prednisone right now and the Ultram..the other dog is on ametripitline and Valium for anxiety. When our dog had his major surgery he was put on a 75mcg Fentanyl patch the night before surgery...I don't think Hydrocodone would be so good, as does it not have asprin in it? I wish you luck with your dog..we love them so much and they can't tell us what they need....so we depend on our Vet's who arre very special people!

[Robert_325]

Hydrocodone doesn't have aspirin in it. It's tylenol or known as apap. Hydrocodone can also be used for animals just like people. Just check with the dr.

[learning_to_be_free]

actually acetaminipnine(tylenol) is toxic to dogs more so than in humans. My dog is also 60lb he was in a dog fight that puntured his leg we couldnt get to the vet until the next. I gave him tylenol then remembered it was toxic and I should have gave baby asprin instead so I was freaking when we got to the vet she said since I only gave him 250mg it shouldnt hurt but confirmed that tylenol is toxic to dogs and they can die from taking it for extended periods or at to high a dose I think 25mg per pound is the limit

[Robert_325]

I agree and was too general with my post. But even at 25mg per pound a 50lb dog would need over 1250mg of apap for it to be detrimental. Surely no one would give their dog two lorcets for pain. I guess I was referring to a little piece and as an emergency. Lots of difference in a 50lb dog and a 200lb person. But you are right about apap in high doses for sure. Thanks.

[mandarin]

Just a test post

[baggyjoseph]

if you have a dog with a seriously painful wound giving the animal hydrocodone it is fine to use tylonal for short term pain relife. if you have 5mg hydrocodone you can give the animal a dose of the medicine every 6 hours if the dog is heavier than 20 pounds. if you dog is smaller than 20 pounds there is a very good chance that you are just going to make the animal sick. if your dog is for instance 120 pounds still only give it 5mgs of hydrocodone. this dosage is plenty for any size of dog larger than 20 pounds. if you have 10mg hydrocodone break them in half and give them a half tablet every 6 hours but be very careful not to give the dog this medicine for a long period of time. remember this is only for emergencys so even giving you pet human medicine still get your animal to the vet or nearest animal hospital and before the vet medicates the animal be sure to let them know what you gave them and when so there is no chance of accadental overdose. Jonathen Joseph from the Shawville animal hospital of Shawville Pa.