AboutJana Connell RVT, CVT Expertise I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I cannot diagnose diseases nor will I try to. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I DO NOT do birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. I also do not know much about reptiles, so post those to the reptile experts also. Thanks!
Experience I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a nutritional consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina.
Organizations Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.
Education/Credentials Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT.
Certified Veterinary Dental Technician
Question My 5 month old puppy was kicked by a horse, but was finr when we took him to the vet. My question is; he is still in some, pain not alot but he is uncomfortable, is there anything I can give him? I understand that asprin is not a good idea because he lacks the ability to break it down.
Answer Well it's more like it does some major damage to their stomachs.
You can give him a half an aspirin per 30 lbs. once or twice a day, on a full stomach. That will minimize the stomach damage.
Why didn't the vet give you something for his pain?
Go to the vets and get him some Duramaxx or something similar for his pain.
Just remember that Tylenol and Ibuprofen are both very toxic to dogs.
