My dog hurt his back. What can I give him for pain and stiffness?

Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give Mowgli. Many human ones are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. You need to take him into the vet to get him safe pain medication. Best of luck.

Unfortunately, there are no safe OTC pain relievers for dogs. Many are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. Taking Lilly to the vet is the right thing to do, and the vet can prescribe her a safe pain and inflammation reliever, such a Rimadyl.

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Unfortunately, there are no safe OTC pain relievers for dogs. Many are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. If Troy can't move at all because he's in so much pain, he needs to see a vet immediately. Please take him into an ER vet now.

I'm sorry to hear that Leo has been in so much pain! Unfortunately, there are no safe over the counter pain medications for dogs (aspirin included). Call the veterinarian that you saw yesterday at the clinic to ask if they can prescribe a medication to help Leo's discomfort. Since you are worried about back or neck pain, also restrict his activity to a crate or small room to prevent him from running or jumping, as this could exacerbate his injury. I hope that he's feeling better soon!

Unfortunately, there are no safe OTC pain relievers you can give Tuck. Many are toxic to dogs and can fatal if given. He would have received pain relief before he left the hospital, which would be why you were told not to give him the Meloxicam until tomorrow. That being said, however, it's very concerning that he's in a lot of pain. By law, I can't say if it's safe or not for him to have it early, so I would either call the vet who did the surgery to let them know Tuck is in a lot of pain, or I would take him into an ER vet immediately who can prescribe him some safe pain relief.

Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him. Many human ones are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. I would take Ceaser into a vet first thing in the morning. The vet can prescribe pain medication for him.