Aspirin er Advil?

[huntingvet]

Both are considered non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. Its a broad class of drugs very effective against mild to moderate pain and fever. All medication in this class has the potential to have side effects including stomach upset, diarrhea, stomach/intestinal ulcers, liver or kidney damage, and blood clotting problems. Even the prescription veterinary drugs (Rimadyl, Etogesic, Metacam, Deramax) have the same potential for side effects. Some medication have higher potential than others.

As far as effectiveness, they can vary from individual to individual. Safety is dramatically different however. Of the over the counter varieties, aspirin is probably the safest but runs a respectable chance of stomach ulcers. These ulcers can be mild to severe. If using aspirin, cautiously watch for any change in appetite, vomiting, or black or red colored bowel movements. Even a few doses can cause this. Aspirin, however, has been used for a long time in dogs. There is no proof that buffered aspirin is safer, but most veterinarians would recommend using them.

Ibuprofen (generic for advil) is used much less in dogs because it poses probably greater risk both to the stomach as well as the kidneys and liver. I wouldn't recommend its use.

It is extremely important to consider a few points when considering ani-inflammatories in your dog:
1) Ideally consult with your veterinarian to discuss any increased individual risk to your particular dog - i.e. a dog with a history of mild liver issues may need close supervision with any of these medications.
2) Do not mix anti-inflammatories. Mixing them compounds their toxicities and increases your chances of problems. A common mistake is to forget to advise your veterinarian that you administer aspirin for arthritis when your veterinarian prescribes other anti-inflammatories for a different condition. Be sure to let your veterinarian know which medications your pet has been on for the 2 weeks prior to your visit.