When will my dog's stomach be empty? Meds.

[User12879923378]

My oldish greyhound was supposed to start taking painkillers for what is possibly arthritis this evening. I waited until supper to give it to him and it turns out he has to have it on an empty stomach. He's in a lot of pain and I don't want to wait until the morning - how long does he have to wait until he can have it? Vet is closed which is why I am asking here.

[User12879923378]

I just gave him his supper without thinking about it as he has other meds he needs with food. Obviously now wishing I had waited.

[Patchworksack]

Gastric emptying time is about 2 hours. What medication is it?

[User12879923378]

Thanks, @Patchworksack. It's onsior tablets.

[NannyPear]

The data sheet advises at least 30 minutes before or after food.

www.noahcompendium.co.uk/?id=-462399

[User12879923378]

Oh, great - thank you.

[Veterinari]

Yes inside shouldn't be given on an empty stomach but around the time of feeding to maximise absorption and reduce side effects

[User12879923378]

Thank you! I love this board.

[villainousbroodmare]

I would just give it asap tonight but, unlike other NSAIDs which really need to be given with food, Onsior is designed to be given without food. Read data sheet above.

[Veterinari]

Yep sorry my point wasn't clear - I meant that you don't need to wait for an about stomach ie 4 hours after feeding - but just before or just after feeding