What is the safe morphine dosage for a 70lb dog experiencing pain?

Morphine has a fairly short half-life in dogs, with effects usually lasting around 3-4 hours. So if the morphine is causing the signs you are seeing, I would expect to see improvement within a few hours of the last dose you gave.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am so sorry for De O'Gee's diagnosis. The dose of Codeine he is on is the maximum published dose at 2mg/kg every 8 hours. I can not advise increasing it. You can increase the gabapentin but be aware that will increase sedation. The dose he was started on is below the 10mg/kg every 8 hour starting dose. You can increase the gabapentin to 100mg every 8 hours, but watch for sedation. I wish you the best!

Poor guy. Morphine wouldn't cause lack of appetite nor would it cause worsening of his debilitation. It is likely it isn't enough therapy to overcome the advanced stages of his osteoarthritis. Especially since morphine is strictly a pain management medication and doesn't help with inflammation, joint fluid, or cartilage repair. He likely would benefit from more advanced therapy such as Adequan (GAG) injections, joint supplements (Dasuquin) or even physical therapy sessions can help provide him more mobility. His lack of appetite is quite worrisome however and I would highly recommend getting his kidney values rechecked to make sure he doesn't need further treatment to stabilize him first. Because the inability to move could also be caused by generalized weakness due to his underlying kidney condition.

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Immunosuppressive and anti-neoplastic dosages range from 2mg to 4mg per kg of body weight per day for dogs so this sounds about right. However, I would still make sure you double check with Chloe's vet to confirm if you are concerned.

Hi there, Tramadol has a wide dosing range. I would start on the low end and give him 100 mg (2 tablets) am and pm and see how he does. If he seems painful, you can do the 150 mg dose am and pm. I hope that helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. I am so sorry for your pet's diagnosis. While there is a dose of Tramadol available for dogs, we have now learned that it is not a great drug for pain relief. It is often used here as a multi-modal approach to pain using Tramadol with an NSAID & Gabapentin. With severe pain, a fentanyl patch may be required. You really need to visit with your veterinarian to make sure your pet is as pain free as possible for the rest of his life. I wish all the best for your pet & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

You should never give this medication or any other that contain Ibuprofen to your dog as it is toxic, doses as low as 5mg/pound could potentially be toxic to Nina. The amount you gave her is not likely to cause a severe toxicity, but you should watch her for any of the following: Diarrhea, Vomiting, abdominal pain and anorexia. If she shows any of these symptoms- take her to the vet urgently.