If an injury has occurred or pain has resulted from a medical procedure, it's best to contact your veterinary doctor. They may want to see your dog immediately to prescribe something stronger than human aspirin.

The most common cause of dog pain is arthritis and joint pain.

The range is somewhere between 5-15 mg per pound your dog weighs, given every 12 hours. As with any drug, giving your dog aspirin has inherent risks.

Ask your vet, since he was the one that told you to give the aspirin, he is the one that will know how long your dog should be taking it.

However, due to the many potential side effects of these drugs, including liver and kidney problems, vomiting, ulcers and excessive urination, more and more pet owners are turning to natural dog joint care. Studies show that natural remedies can be as effective as prescription drugs in alleviating joint and muscle pain, without the potential adverse reactions of these chemical-based drugs.

Dog Health question: Should you give your dog aspirin if its limping? No, you should take it to the vet for proper diagnosis and treatment.