Can I give my dog NSAIDs?

There are lots of NSAIDs out there. I would say that we stay away from human medications for dogs. We have a lot of veterinary-appropriate medications, so no Tylenol, no Advil, or ibuprofen. I would speak with your vet, and then we can formulate a good plan and discuss those options. NSAIDs in dogs can be tricky sometimes, and we want to make sure that it's safe for your pet. It might not be a good option for those with liver or kidney disease, but there are other options for those guys if they need it.

There are doggy NSAIDs, which are different from human NSAIDs. I do not recommend human NSAIDs, but if you have some dog NSAIDs approved for your dog and your dog's not on any other medications, they could be safe for your dog.

We commonly prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, which is what NSAID is short for. They're very effective pain medications, and there are lots of them available. They all have different safety profiles, and we choose them based on the individual and what their blood work might look like. Also, regarding the delivery system, some are liquids, some are chewable, and some are capsules, and that's really important for a lot of owners because some dogs have preferences about what delivery they want.