{"id":15981,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:57","slug":"what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/","title":{"rendered":"What can you give a dog for menstrual cramps?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_menstrual_cramps\" title=\"What can you give a dog for menstrual cramps?\">What can you give a dog for menstrual cramps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#How_do_female_dogs_feel_during_their_period\" title=\"How do female dogs feel during their period?\">How do female dogs feel during their period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_period\" title=\"How can I soothe my dogs period?\">How can I soothe my dogs period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#What_to_give_a_dog_that_has_cramps\" title=\"What to give a dog that has cramps?\">What to give a dog that has cramps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#Do_female_dogs_suffer_from_period_pain\" title=\"Do female dogs suffer from period pain?\">Do female dogs suffer from period pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#Can_you_give_a_female_dog_Midol\" title=\"Can you give a female dog Midol?\">Can you give a female dog Midol?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#Are_periods_uncomfortable_for_dogs\" title=\"Are periods uncomfortable for dogs?\">Are periods uncomfortable for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#How_do_you_comfort_a_female_dog_on_her_period\" title=\"How do you comfort a female dog on her period?\">How do you comfort a female dog on her period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#Do_female_dogs_suffer_when_in_heat\" title=\"Do female dogs suffer when in heat?\">Do female dogs suffer when in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#Do_female_dogs_react_to_periods\" title=\"Do female dogs react to periods?\">Do female dogs react to periods?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#How_can_I_ease_my_dogs_heat_pain\" title=\"How can I ease my dogs heat pain?\">How can I ease my dogs heat pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_menstrual_pain\" title=\"What can I give my dog for menstrual pain?\">What can I give my dog for menstrual pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_her_cramps\" title=\"What can I give my dog for her cramps?\">What can I give my dog for her cramps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#What_natural_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_pain\" title=\"What natural remedy can I give my dog for pain?\">What natural remedy can I give my dog for pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_anything_for_pain\" title=\"Can I give my dog anything for pain?\">Can I give my dog anything for pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-menstrual-cramps\/#What_human_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_for_pain\" title=\"What human medicine can I give my dog for pain?\">What human medicine can I give my dog for pain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_menstrual_cramps\"><\/span>What can you give a dog for menstrual cramps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Acetaminophen can be used to ease pain from menstrual cramps, arthritis discomfort, muscle sprains, fevers, or headaches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_female_dogs_feel_during_their_period\"><\/span>How do female dogs feel during their period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changes can range from quite mild to more severe. Sometimes a female dog will become <b>more affectionate and clingy with her owner, other times she may seem a bit grumpy. Appetite changes: It&#8217;s not unusual for a dog to go off her food a bit during this first week, or she may get hungrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_period\"><\/span>How can I soothe my dogs period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keeping Your Dog Comfortable While In Heat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pups tend to get quite snuggly during this time, so set aside some extra slots for lots of cuddles.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer a safe, chew resistant toy that she can nudge up against.  <\/li>\n<li>Never scold your pup if she happens to make a bloody mess, just calmly reassure her while you clean it up.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_give_a_dog_that_has_cramps\"><\/span>What to give a dog that has cramps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the most common medications your vet might recommend for your pet&#8217;s pain are <b>nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs), which offer relief similar to your own Ibuprofen or Aleve. PetMD suggests these medications can help reduce pain, swelling, stiffness, and any joint discomfort he may be feeling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_suffer_from_period_pain\"><\/span>Do female dogs suffer from period pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><b>It is not uncommon for female dogs to experience period cramps during their heat cycle. However, female dog periods are very different from female human periods. And the good news is that there are a few ways to make her relaxed, comfortable, and calm during her heat period.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_female_dog_Midol\"><\/span>Can you give a female dog Midol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Naproxen (Aleve and Midol) According to the Pet poison Helpline, As little as one 220mg tablet can cause very serious symptoms (even death), even in a large dog. <b>Technically it does have a small window where it can be used safely, but it is too much of a risk to recommend<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_periods_uncomfortable_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are periods uncomfortable for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><b>It is not uncommon for female dogs to experience period cramps during their heat cycle. However, female dog periods are very different from female human periods. And the good news is that there are a few ways to make her relaxed, comfortable, and calm during her heat period.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_comfort_a_female_dog_on_her_period\"><\/span>How do you comfort a female dog on her period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keeping Your Dog Comfortable While In Heat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pups tend to get quite snuggly during this time, so set aside some extra slots for lots of cuddles.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer a safe, chew resistant toy that she can nudge up against.  <\/li>\n<li>Never scold your pup if she happens to make a bloody mess, just calmly reassure her while you clean it up.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_suffer_when_in_heat\"><\/span>Do female dogs suffer when in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, since the female dog heat cycle bears symptoms comparable to a woman&#8217;s menstrual cycle in many ways, it is possible to conclude that <b>during your dog&#8217;s heat cycle she is uncomfortable and maybe even experiences cramping and mild amounts of pain. Any of these issues can lead to vocalizations in our female dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_react_to_periods\"><\/span>Do female dogs react to periods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It turns out that both cats <b>and dogs are able to detect menstruation by odor and hormonal levels.  &#8216; Dogs might make their awareness more obvious, thanks to their habitual sniffing, but they also generally won&#8217;t mind being around an owner who is menstruating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_ease_my_dogs_heat_pain\"><\/span>How can I ease my dogs heat pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is in heat, she&#8217;ll require a bit of extra supervision and care. She&#8217;ll be feeling hormonal. <b>Keeping her entertained and distracted will help relieve some of her anxiety and discomfort. Extra walks will also help her to reduce stress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_menstrual_pain\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for menstrual pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Acetaminophen can be used to ease pain from menstrual cramps, arthritis discomfort, muscle sprains, fevers, or headaches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_her_cramps\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for her cramps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, help reduce swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in humans, and they can do the same for your dog.<\/b><b>There are some of the available NSAIDs just for dogs:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>carprofen (Novox or Rimadyl)<\/li>\n<li>deracoxib (Deramaxx)<\/li>\n<li>firocoxib (Previcox)<\/li>\n<li>meloxicam (Metacam )<\/li>\n<li>grapipant (Galliprant)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>23-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_natural_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_pain\"><\/span>What natural remedy can I give my dog for pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are four botanical remedies for dogs that have natural anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turmeric. Perhaps the best-known and most widely used medicinal herb to treat joint pain and inflammation is turmeric.  <\/li>\n<li>Boswellia serrata.  <\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon.  <\/li>\n<li>Hawthorn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>08-Nov-2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_anything_for_pain\"><\/span>Can I give my dog anything for pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over-the-counter (OTC) pain meds and other human medications can be very dangerous and even fatal for dogs. <b>Dogs should not be given ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin or any other pain reliever made for human consumption except under the direction of a veterinarian<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_for_pain\"><\/span>What human medicine can I give my dog for pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As far as medications go, <b>there are no human medicines that are totally safe to give to pets. However, for short-term care, a human non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as Aspirin or Advil can be safe for your adult pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can you give a dog for menstrual cramps?How do female dogs feel during their period?How can I soothe my dogs period?What to give a dog that has cramps?Do female dogs suffer from period pain?Can you give a female dog Midol?Are periods uncomfortable for dogs?How do you comfort a female dog on&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15981"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15981"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15981\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}