My dog is in pain. Can I safely give him another dog's pain pills?

I would not recommend giving your dog pain medications that were prescribed for your cat. Typically cats and dogs can process medications differently. It might be a medication that dogs cannot take safely or does not work well. Also the dose will not be the same. IF you feel Sixx is painful I would recommend taking him to a vet to get proper pain medication. I hope that helps

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.

I am afraid you should not give Aspirin or any other NSAIDs made for humans to a dog without the advice of the veterinarian who knows your dog well. Aspirin can cause bleeding ulcers and this could be fatal. If you suspect your dog is in pain, please contact your vet for an exam and a prescription of NSAIDs suitable for a dog. We are not allowed legally to give advice on medicating pets without an established owner-veterinarian-animal relationship.

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.

Dogs can experience pain from a variety of health conditions, including [osteoarthritis](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/arthritis-1/),[ dental disease](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/dental-disease/), [urinary tract infections](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/utis-in-dogs/) or traumatic injuries, among many others. While it is extremely difficult to see our four-legged friends in pain, there are no safe and effective over-the-counter medications for managing pain in dogs (or cats). Over the counter pain relievers for humans, such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol) and naproxen (Aleve) are all toxic to animals. Aspirin should also not be given to dogs because it causes significant irritation and potential ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract, and it inhibits a dog’s ability to clot blood. If you think that your dog is in pain, your best bet is to take him to your veterinarian. After performing a [physical exam](https://www.petcoach.co/article/what-does-your-veterinarian-look-for-during-a-physical-exam/), your veterinarian will be able to prescribe safe and effective medication. Only give pain medication to the pet for which it was prescribed due to risks with drug interactions, improper doses or contraindications with certain medical conditions. ### Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. Galliprant is a registered trademark of Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.

You are correct - sucralfate is not a pain medication, it is a medication that coats the esophagus and stomach when there is concern for stomach ulceration, irritation or reflux. The published dose for Tylenol is 10 mg/kg or about 4.5 mg per pound, but it can affect the liver or cause problems if used with other drugs so I would recommend contacting your vet before giving this medication. There is nothing over the counter that I'd recommend - unfortunately if Miko wasn't prescribed any pain medication it might be safest to see an emergency vet for a safe pain medication if Miko is in significant pain.

Unfortunately there are no over the counter pain medications that are safe for dogs. I would recommend discussing with your veterinarian if there is something you can switch him to that is more cost effective and still approved for use in dogs. You can also check into online pharmacies or box stores (such as Costco) that offer pet medications at a lower price.