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Hi,

Since he is not on any medication and does not seem to have any bleeding problems, we can give a low dose of Plain Aspirin after giving a small snack or food. This is given at 5mgs per pound of body weight every 12 hours for pain for a total of two days max. You can apply some heat to the area. If you do not have a heating pad, you can make a heat sock out of uncooked rice in a sock and heated in a microwave. Apply the heat sock to the neck to help relieve the pain. This is basic first aid and not meant to replace a vet visit. I suggest keep him as quiet as possible to allow the area to feel better. Make sure you do not give any Motrin, Aleve, Tylenol, Excederin or any other Nsaids since they can be very toxic to dogs. Joan

 

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Edited by Joan on 1/18/2009 at 9:47 AM

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