Can they eat it? / Ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin
Can dogs and cats eat ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin?
Never give human painkillers. One ibuprofen can harm a small dog; cats are even more sensitive.
Advil, Motrin, Aleve. They cause stomach ulcers and kidney failure in pets at doses that are small for people. Vets have pet-safe alternatives.
Vomiting, black stool, not eating, drinking more, wobbling.
Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 now, with the product, the amount and your pet's weight. Do not make them vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Toxic for dogs means: do not give it; if they ate it, call your vet or a poison line.
General information from veterinary guidance, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, call your vet or a pet poison line: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435. Charges may apply.