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How much ibuprofen can you give a dog?

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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

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

If your dog chewed on a bottle of ibuprofen, or if you have given ibuprofen to your dog, contact your veterinarian immediately. Do not induce vomiting without a veterinarian’s instruction. If your pet has just ingested ibuprofen, it is likely that he or she will vomit it up if you induce vomiting quickly. read more

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, help reduce swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in humans, and they can do the same for your dog. They can bring relief to a dog with arthritis, or one who’s just had surgery. read more

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