Ibuprofen for Pets: Dangers, Toxicity, & Why to Never Use It

Stay away from giving your dog human pain medications which are toxic to pets.

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Ibuprofen is toxic to cats and should NOT be used at all. Another anti-inflammatory medication as Meloxicam should be ideally used. Antibiotics may be added as well. I would strongly recommend to discuss this treatment with your vet again. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While this would be within the therapeutic index and it is supposed to be safe, this medication is not commonly used for pain control in dogs as it is not well-studied. Also, I would avoid using medications without a veterinary prescription. For now, she will likely be fine. Have a good Sunday!

No. Ibuprofen is toxic to dogs. Kooner should be rechecked by your veterinarian or veterinary oncologist. A safe and appropriate medication can be dispensed if indicated. Since he is on prednisone, he cannot get any NSAIDs.

No, you cannot give her ibuprofen, as it is toxic for dogs and can be fatal if given. If she was hit by a car, this is medical emergency and she needs to be seen by a vet right away. She could have serious internal injuries, please take her into a vet now, she needs immediate medical attention.

You should never give this medication or any other that contain Ibuprofen to your dog as it is toxic, doses as low as 5mg/pound could potentially be toxic to Nina. The amount you gave her is not likely to cause a severe toxicity, but you should watch her for any of the following: Diarrhea, Vomiting, abdominal pain and anorexia. If she shows any of these symptoms- take her to the vet urgently.

Do NOT give Ibuprofen to a cat or dog. It is highly toxic for them. If he has diarrhea only then try a bland diet of boiled chicken breast. But if he is Also weak., lethargic, not eating or vomiting take him directly to your vet he will need supportive treatment and investigation.

It is not recommended to give pets ibuprofen. I recommend instead to call your veterinarian. They may want to see him to make sure his cranial cruciate ligament has not been injured or that a kneecap is out of place. They can also provide pet safe pain medication. Tonight keep him off the leg as much as possible. Gently massage the leg and you can apply a cool, not cold, compress. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.