Would it hurt a dog to give it human pain medicine?

Our dog (a little over a year old) got spayed today and is in terrible pain. We don't have any dog medication, and we were wondering if children's liquid pain medicine would help? I know it'd be better to have pain meds actually made for dogs, but would it hurt her to give her peoples' since we don't have any?

No human pain meds for a dog - ever!!Your vet should have already given her pain meds, giving her anything else could be deadly. Not to mention a lot of human meds are toxic to dogs.If your vet didn't send any pain meds home with you dog, go back to your vet and ask for them.

Yes, it probably would. Why is the dog home from the vet so early? Call the vet and tell them, most dogs are given pain medication after the operation. You really need to see your vet, it should be free of charge.

Call your vet and ask for pain medication for your dog. Its not worth the risk of giving her human meds that could potentially make her sick.

Not without consulting your vet and making sure what you want to give is safe and getting the proper dosage amount.

Call your vet. If they aren't opened, there's always an emergency vet. NO, you don't give your dog human meds without your vet's approval.

I would advise you not to self medicate your dog. Ingredients in people medicine can be toxic to dogs, be in the wrong dosage or the wrong potency or strength. All of these can be fatal to your dog. Instead consult with your vet about pain medication or other ways to make her as comfortable as possible. Make sure she has some place warm and soft to rest and recover.Hope she feels better soon!OliviaPet Nutrition SpecialistNutro