Anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs for dogs

1. Commonly used oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs include drugs containing amoxicillin, cephalosporins, macrolides and other ingredients . It is not recommended to feed human anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs to dogs to avoid drug poisoning in dogs.

2. Commonly used external anti-inflammatory drugs for dogs include crystalline sulfonamides, which are relatively cheap and suitable for reducing inflammation in trauma and incisions after surgery. Iodophor is also a very common topical anti-inflammatory drug. To clean purulent wounds, hydrogen peroxide is generally more effective and less irritating.

Precautions for using anti-inflammatory drugs for dogs

1. When feeding anti-inflammatory drugs, the owner should calculate the dosage according to the age and weight of the dog, or according to the dosage for children. Feed in dosage, but don’t overdose.

2. Please note that for capsule-type anti-inflammatory drugs, you need to open the capsule first, dissolve the powder inside with warm water or cold water, and then feed it to your dog.

3. If the dog does not drink, you can mix the powder into the dog’s favorite food. Dogs have very good noses, so it’s best to use foods with strong smells and strong temptations.

4. If the owner does not understand the dog’s illness, it is recommended that the owner not blindly feed the dog medicine. It is best to take the dog to the hospital for examination. After the diagnosis is confirmed, the dog will be treated. .