Can you give a dog advil for pain?

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

It is not safe to give your dog any amount of aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen, or other anti-inflammatory meant for humans. Problems can arise with NSAID use in dogs for several reasons: Sometimes an owner will give (or a dog will get into) an inappropriately high dose of one or more of these drugs. read more

If you spot these symptoms, stop giving your dog the drug and call your vet. Aspirin is an over-the-counter NSAID. Your doctor may OK giving it to your dog for a limited amount of time, but usually only if he has an injury or another short-term condition. read more