Finn is limping

[Naya]

I hope Finn is better tomorrow. Harley has been struggling recently and limping on and off. It’s horrible watching them struggle. I agree vets are expensive, but I would rather go to them than give a wrong dose of something.

 

[Stacia]

It is always better to consult a vet, even if only phoning for advice.

 

[edzbird]

I think the veterinary dose of paracetamol is based on 10mg/kg 2-3 times daily (but can be higher for short periods, but I wouldn't use it higher without advice).

Lilly is 25kg and regularly gets half a 500mg Paracetamol (Lidls best ) twice a day, with an extra half if she is limping or going to have an active day.

There is nothing wrong with telling your vet you want to try paracetamol for a while and asking them to confirm the dose you intend to give.
Paracetamol (nor PardaleV) does NOT interfere with NSAIDS though sometimes vets seem a bit vague on that.
There is good evidence that paracetamol boosts the effects of other painkillers.
And that codeine and opiates like tramadol are less effective and also cause tolerance because if their addictive potential if used in THE MEDIUM or LONG term.

Very helpful information, thanks for this @Jacqui-S

 

[Anne123]

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It is always better to consult a vet, even if only phoning for advice.

They won’t give advice unless they have seen him. I tried to get some painkillers, but they wouldn’t give it until I came in for a consult. Sometimes it’s enough to give a painkiller and then it’s okay, if not, go to the vet. It’s the same as for humans, when you have a headache you don’t go to the gp, but take a paracetamol. If it won‘t go away you seek help. Of course if it’s a different story as our furry children are really sick or uncomfortable that need a vet asap…

 

[Lab_adore]

I'm so sorry @Anne123 and I hope Finn is better soon

 

[Selina27]

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They won’t give advice unless they have seen him. I tried to get some painkillers, but they wouldn’t give it until I came in for a consult. Sometimes it’s enough to give a painkiller and then it’s okay, if not, go to the vet. It’s the same as for humans, when you have a headache you don’t go to the gp, but take a paracetamol. If it won‘t go away you seek help. Of course if it’s a different story as our furry children are really sick or uncomfortable that need a vet asap…

Thing is though pain is there for a reason, to tell us something is wrong. If we know what is causing it then it's OK to take painkillers.
While I get what you are saying @anne1 and agree up to a point l guess our dogs can't tell us whether it is just a headache or something new that may be serious and therefore masked by analgesia. It might make it more difficult for vets to get to the bottom of things.