My dog got bit and his wound burst. What can I do for his pain now?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Sam. Poor boy! Unfortunately there are no OTC pain relievers you can give him. Many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. You can try putting a cold compress on his neck where he got the bite to see if that helps with his pain. Have him seen by a vet first thing in the morning. Best of luck.

Poor Viper! I don't recommend giving over the counter pain medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen or Tylenol as these can have serious side effects in animals. It will also limit the type of pain medication that your veterinarian can prescribe and may result in Viper not getting adequate pain control. Unfortunately there is nothing over the counter that can be given to dogs for pain control, so if he is acting very painful, I would recommend taking him to a vet tonight if you can. If you are unable to, I would recommend taking him as soon as you can tomorrow. Most bite wounds will get infected and they almost always need oral antibiotics. The veterinarian will also make sure the wound isn't worse than it looks. Bite wounds can appear small on the surface, but can penetrate deeper than what we see or tear the skin from underlying tissue so that a pocket is created under the skin. These pockets can fill up with blood or pus and need to be drained. Good luck and I hope that Viper is feeling better soon!

Oh no, poor Panda. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain relievers you can give him, many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I would take him into a vet now to get him pain relief. Best of luck.

I would strongly recommend that you take OJ to a vet. Dog bites are very nasty, and get infected quite easily. They often require oral prescription antibiotics and pain medications. Unfortunately, it is illegal for me to prescribe medications without physically examining OJ, and there aren't OTC pain medications that are safe for dogs. You can help him by getting him to rest, bringing food and water to him, and keeping the wound clean. Just use a warm wet washcloth or gentle water spraying, don't use alcohol or peroxide on the wound.

Unfortunately I do not recommend giving any over the counter pain medications to dogs. While aspirin is available in some pet stores and technically can be given to dogs it can easily cause stomach upset and if Koda was recently given any kind of NSAID medication it could cause serious problems. It’s also not the best for pain! I would recommend calling your vet to see if they can refill the pain medication for Koda since she’s still sore. Sometimes a warm compress can also help with comfort.

Please clean and flush the wounds with warm water to prevent infection. Put pressure on them if they are bleeding. You can use aspirin for pain. There is a section on this website that has information and dosages for common over the counter medications. You may need a cone so she doesn’t lick the wounds. I do recommend a veterinary exam and treatment if you are able to find care. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bo.

I am so sorry this happened to your Charlie. I would start with a cool compress for the first followed by, for the next 24 hours and a warm compress. This will serve to lessen both the pain and the inflammation in the area. Making your Charlie more comfortable. I wish I could simply suggest a medication that would help Charlie but Unfortunately there are not many over the counter medications which are safely formulated for dogs ; https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-human-medications-that-are-dangerous-for-your-pet/ If you feel that Charlie is in pain I would suggest a trip to the veterinarian for pain relief medication and even antiinflammatories to ensure he heals well. My warmest regards to you both!