Angina is chest pain caused by poor circulation to the heart muscle. The symptoms of angina are chest discomfort. often described as a feeling of tightness, pain or pressure under the breastbone or across the middle of the chest. Sometimes the pain spreads to the arms or the jaw.
A low dose of aspirin is generally safe. Itâs a short-term treatment if your dog needs relief for aches and pains. Puppies, however, should never be given this pill. Itâs too risky. Sadly, many folks are quick to give dangerous meds to their animals and the results are often fatal.
Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images. The recommended dosage of aspirin for dogs varies from 5 to 15 mg per pound once every 12 hours. To minimize the potential for side effects, start on the low side of the scale. Remember, you can always give your dog more aspirin if necessary, up to the recommended dose. Depending on the size of your dog, you may choose to use aspirin specially designed for dogs, baby aspirin (81 mg) or a regular, human-sized aspirin (325 mg). Choose the type of aspirin that is easiest to accurately divide into the appropriate dose.