Are you familiar with NSAIDs? They are Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and are often prescribed to reduce swelling and pain in both people and animals like dogs. If your dog has been prescribed an NSAID by your vet you may want to ask what it is specifically going to treat and what signs to look out for if the medicine doesn’t work or if the medicine does work. NSAIDS are prescribed for dogs to help reduce swelling, join pain, stiffness and other arthritic related conditions. They are also prescribed occasionally as pain relievers after surgery. Make sure you only give your dog the NSAIDs prescribed for him as they are different between canines and humans. If you want more information as to why your dog is on the medication and for how long, give your vets San Antonio, TX a call and go over the uses and what you should be looking for to show progress with the medication.
