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Aspirin (dogs only)Aspirin is ok for dogs, but not for cats. To reduce stomach irritation, use buffered aspirin or give aspirin at mealtime. For chronic arthritis pain, aspirin is a bad idea. We have prescription drugs that are much safer and far more effective. If your dog needs aspirin more often than once or twice a week you should change to something more effective. Use 5 grain (325 mg) aspirin tablets. A 60 to 80 lb dog may be given one tablet twice a day (every 12 hours) or 1/2 tablet three times a day (every eight hours). A 30 to 40 lb dog gets half as much; a 15 to 20 lb dog a quarter as much.
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