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Can you give a dog ibuprofen?

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If your dog has a fever, try to see that he drinks small amounts of water on a regular basis to stay hydrated, but don't force it. And never give your dog any human medicines intended to lower fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, as they can be poisonous to dogs and cause severe injury or death. read more

They can bring relief to a dog with arthritis, or one who’s just had surgery. But don't give your pooch something from your medicine cabinet. There are some of the available NSAIDs just for dogs: carprofen (Novox or Rimadyl) deracoxib (Deramaxx) firocoxib (Previcox) meloxicam (Metacam ) NSAIDs are usually safe for dogs and have few side effects. read more

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. Over-the-counter pain meds (OTC medications) and human medications can be very dangerous, even fatal, when used improperly in dogs. read more

When it comes to ibuprofen for dogs, all of the same terms and conditions for over-the-counter NSAIDs like aspirin apply. While buffered aspirin and buffered baby aspirin may be given to dogs — only with great care, and preferably after a veterinary consultation — ibuprofen has an even narrower margin of safety. read more

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