Pain

29.2.5 Pain ASPIRIN Indications: Aspirin can be used to treat inflammation and swelling, fever and pain.

Warning:

 Aspirin can cause stomach upset and ulcers. It is best to give with a meal. At very high doses it can cause sickness and death. Use with great caution in cats. Do not use in pregnant animals. Keep away from children!

 Do not give to an animal that is dehydrated.

 Do not give to an animal that is bleeding or in shock.

 Do not give to an animal on which surgery is to be done.

 Discontinue treatment if the animal has black feces or blood in its feces.

Dosage:

Horses- 15-100 mg/kg by mouth, 2-3 times daily Cattle- 15-100 mg/kg by mouth, 2-3 times daily Swine- 10 mg/kg by mouth, 4 times daily Dogs- 10 mg/kg by mouth, 2 times daily for fever; or 25-35 mg/kg by mouth, 3 times daily for pain and joint swelling Cats- 6 mg/kg by mouth, every 2-3 days for fever; or 10 mg/kg by mouth, every 2 days (48 hours) for pain (TOXIC IF GIVEN MORE OFTEN)

PHENYLBUTAZONE (Bute, Butazolidin)

Indications: Phenylbutazone is a strong aspirin-like drug that has been used successfully for many years. It fights inflammation, fever and pain. It is not effective in treating the pain of colic. Several days of treatment may be needed to see the full effect of the drug.

Warning: High doses over a long period of time can cause loss of appetite and ulcers in the mouth. Excessive doses can cause death. DO NOT USE IN CATS.

Dosage and Route:

Horses- 2.4-4 mg/kg by mouth, 1-2 times daily Cattle- 4-8 mg/kg by mouth; or Swine- 4-8 mg/kg by mouth daily Llama- 2-4 mg/kg by mouth daily Dogs- 14 mg/kg by mouth, 3 times daily. maximum dose 800 mg/day Withdrawal Period: Cattle-meat 14 days, milk 5 days