How much aspirin can I give my 70 lb dog? A Comprehensive Guide

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Where to Get Low Dose Aspirin for Dogs

You can purchase low dose aspirin for dogs at pet supply stores and other large retailers:

  • Nutri-Vet Aspirin is available at Chewy for about $11.
  • Vets Best Aches and Pains is available at Chewy for about $9.
  • Vetality Canine Aspirin is available at Petsmart for about $11.

    • While aspirin can be effective and is readily available, there are possible adverse side effects, as well as reasons aspirin use is not advisable in some circumstances.

  • Stomach upset – Aspirin can upset a dogs stomach, which can interfere with the ultimate goal of relieving your dogs pain if he throws up the medication. Buffered aspirin is usually easier on a dogs stomach than non-buffered aspirin, especially if your vet advises you to give repeated doses.
  • Stomach ulcers – Long-term usage could lead to stomach ulcers. Watch for dark, tar-like blood in your dogs stools since this is usually a strong indication his stomach has been bleeding.
  • Blood thinning – Aspirin does thin the blood, which can lead to excessive bleeding if your dog is injured or undergoes surgery while on the medication. It should never be administered to a dog with Von Willebrands Disease or pregnant or nursing dogs.
  • Kidney damage – Aspirin should never be given to a dog that already has kidney disease. In otherwise healthy dogs, watch for signs such as increased or decreased thirst, and well as changes in appetite and onset of vomiting, since these signs are often associated with kidney problems.

    • Giving your dog too much aspirin can produce serious complications that require emergency care. According to PetMD.com and VetInfo.com, signs of an overdose can include:

  • Lethargy/weakness
  • Anxious or depressed behavior
  • Loss of appetite
  • Loss of coordination
  • Vomiting (Usually blood)
  • Diarrhea
  • Pale gums (Sign of possible shock)
  • Intestinal hemorrhage
  • Rapid breathing/panting
  • Seizures
  • Loss of consciousness

    • Dogs can also die quite suddenly if they receive a toxic dose of aspirin.

    1 adult aspirin/40 pounds body weight given every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets for any dog.

    There are two sizes of aspirin available for use in dogs, adult aspirin (325 mg) and low dose aspirin (81 mg). It is recommended to give buffered aspirin if possible.

    Will an 81 mg aspirin hurt a dog?

    Sadly, Aspirin is the most common poison for dogs. Puppies and cats, who metabolize salicylate much slower than mature dogs , have almost no tolerance for Aspirin, Advil or Tylenol and should NEVER be given these.

    Aspirin for Dogs: is it safe?

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    Since aspirin is found in most medicine cabinets, you may have wondered if aspirin if safe to give your dog. In this article, we will talk about aspirin for dogs.

    Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and, although FDA-approved for humans, it can be used in dogs off-label. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know before giving your dog an aspirin tablet.