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Can dogs eat ibuprofen?

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Ibuprofen and naproxen can be toxic to dogs and cats, but cats are much more susceptible to this toxicity than dogs are. A single 200-milligram ibuprofen tablet can be toxic to a cat or small- to medium-sized dog; toxic effects can occur rapidly and damage the kidneys and stomach. read more

Dogs and ibuprofen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs of all forms can be a fatal mix. Dogs love eating many pills because of their sugar coating but what happens to them is dependent on their weight, the type of medication, be it Advil, Aleve, ibupofen, etc., and how long it has been since they consumed the pill. read more

One reason why ibuprofen specifically is dangerous to dogs, particularly Advil, is the sweetened outer coating. Unlike cats, dogs can experience the taste of sweetness, making them more appealing in greater quantities. Once in the stomach, NSAIDs reduce the production of COX enzymes. read more

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