limping dog

[melissa]

my 10 yr old chow mix has started limping on her right leg, Sometimes she wont even walk on it at all. She has had no injury. As of now, i can't afford to take her to the vet. Is there any over the counter meds that are safe I could give her to help her out?
Melissa

[stormy]

Have you checked inbetween the pads on her feet? Sometimes our dog gets into fire ants and gets sores from the bites. There's a spray at Tractor Supply (I think) for the sores if that's the case. Good luck!

[engteach64]

My chow got sore in her final years. Our vet said she could have half an aspirin, or a whole baby aspirin. It made her sleepy, but she didn't hurt as much.

[melissa]

thanks, stormy, nothing stuck in her paws

[melissa]

engteach64,
r you talking real aspirin or tylenol?

[Gramps]

engteach64,
r you talking real aspirin or tylenol?

See http://www.school-for-champions.com/animalhealth/aspirin.htm.

Note that it says no Tylenol or Advil and recommends 5 mg per pound of weight.

Our Vet advised one 320 MG aspirin up to twice a day to manage joint pain in our 70 pound dog. That's right in line with what this web site recommends.

[THEMEANOGRE]

Ask the vet!!
If Dr Buckley feels the need to actually see the dog, then he'll understand upfront why you're reluctant and be willing to work with you on payment.

[engteach64]

Real aspirin.