Anti inflammatory for puppy 5 weeks old?

[AngeleL]

I have a puppy from my litters that got hurt and can't walk, my vet says it should all get better but gave me 6 days of anti inflammatory to give my 5 week old pup.
My vet is not open to holistic approach, and I am well aware that we need balance between both conventional and holistic. I am uneased to administer anti inflammatory to a puppy that at that age has not a complete liver growth......can this do damage for the future to my pup? Please share your thoughts or if I should do something else? The name of the anti inflammatory is Gabapentin.

 

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@Dr. Jeff

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Hey Angele!

I'm super sorry to hear about your puppy's injury.

.can this do damage for the future to my pup?

Potentially yes (which is true of any drug) tho gabapentin is pretty safe.

Please share your thoughts or if I should do something else?

You may want to consider a few days of Arnica per:

Arnica is Safer and Often More Effective Than Rimadyl - Holistic Actions!

Give your injured dog or cat frequent sips of Arnica from a water bottle right after any injury. It can help by the time you get to the veterinarian.

www.holisticactions.com

Give Arnica A Chance - Dispelling Homeopathy Myths

The belief that the small dose of homeopathic medicines means they are not effective is busted by experiential evidence.

www.holisticactions.com

 

[Dr. Christina]

Angele,
What is the update on your puppy?
I am so glad that you are integrating holistic and conventional medicine to raise really healthy puppies.

Keep reading and learning the amazing resources here at HA!

Dr. Christina