Can dogs have tylenol?

However, as tempting as it may be to reach for an over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen and give it to the family dog, you must avoid them at all costs. Dogs should not be given Advil, aspirin, Tylenol, or any other pain reliever made for human consumption. read more

For all of the above reasons, you should not give NSAIDs, like aspirin and ibuprofen, or other pain relievers, such as Tylenol, to dogs or other pets without the supervision of a veterinarian. Drug companies have designed specific canine pain medication that are safer and more effective than those that are designed for people. read more

In the case of acetaminophen a lower dosage is needed and many people overdose their little dog. The proper dosage for acetaminophen is 5mg per pound (10mg per kg) of dog so for a little 25 lb dog the dose would only be 125mg and only twice a day or every 12 hours not every 6. read more

Dogs can take Tylenol at recommended dosages, but there are many cases of acetaminophen toxicity in dogs caused by pets finding and chewing on a bottle of pills, or pet owners giving Tylenol to dogs without being instructed to by their vets. read more