Talus. The talus is an important bone of the ankle joint that is located between the calcaneus (heel bone) and the fibula and tibia in the lower leg. The shape of the bone is irregular, somewhat comparable to a turtle's hump.
Buffered aspirin is a medication in the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation. According to Vetinfo, it is safe to dose dogs at 5 milligrams to 10 milligrams per pound of body weight. This dosage is administered every 8 to 12 hours as needed.
Follow On: Aspirin for dogs can be used in low doses as a pain killer and to reduce swelling. The medication is particularly effective in cases of joint and muscular pain. An alternative to aspirin would be steroids, but aspirin has the advantage of not having as many side effects.