My dog is in pain and whining. Can I give human painkillers?

Unfortunately no. Many human pain medications are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe.

You cannot give your dog human pain killers, the pain killers should be prescribed by your vet as these are dog specific pain killers. if the leg is broken it must at the very least be put in a splint, it will immobilize the leg, it will give it a chance to heal and will reduce the pain significantly.

Please do not give Luna any paracetamol. It contains acetaminophen which has a very narrow margin of safety and can be toxic to dogs. Unfortunately many human pain relievers are toxic to dogs, and it's not recommended to give to them. Getting her into the vet tomorrow is the best idea, and I would rest her until then. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to potty on a lead only and bring her right back in when she's done. If she is having trouble standing up, help her when she gets up. Good luck!

I am afraid there are no human pain killers that would be safe to give or recommend for a dog that is not in our care, as most NSAIDs available over the counter can have serious side effects if your dog happens to be suffering from liver or kidney problems. The best thing to do is to keep him quiet in a room so he cannot run or jump, and to take him out on a leash only. Pain is usually not so bad when Freddie rests.

Unfortunately no, there are no OTC pain medications you can give Chuffy. Many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I would rest him until he sees the vet. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a leash, and bring him right back in when he's done.

No, human pain medications are not safe for dogs. Many are toxic and can be fatal if given. If Mia is in a lot of pain, you need to take her into a vet immediately to get pain relief. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. 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.