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Be Careful Using Ibuprofin
for Dog Pets
Although the effect of ibuprofin for dog pain relief is similar to aspirin, it has not proven as safe for use in dogs, especially over the long term.
Giving Motrin, Advil, or Nuprin to Dogs
ALWAYS watch for signs of overdose.
Individual dogs respond differently. A dog that has safely used Nuprin, Advil or Motrin in the past, may still react negatively under different conditions.
Even a small dose can kill if given too frequently.
Ibuprofin MUST NEVER be given more often than ONCE every 24 - 48 hours! Wait AT LEAST 24 hours between doses. Wait 48 hours for small dogs.

Ibuprofin must be the ONLY ingredient. Human drugs that combine ibuprofin with other active ingredients are never appropriate.

Give WITH Food to help protect the stomach from irritation.


Never give any pain killer during pregnancy or lactation, to any puppy or senior, or to ANY canine of ANY age that is taking prescription medication unless you are instructed to do so by your veterinarian.


Dogs survive pain. They often do NOT survive drug overdose.


Cats rarely survive drug overdose

The National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC) gets more reports of toxic reactions in dogs to ibuprofin than to any other generic drug. Please carefully consider this information about correct dosage and known side effects before using ibuprofin for dog pain relief.


Ibuprofin (Motrin*, Advil*, Nuprin*) Overdose
Can Cause IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE to vital organs
or DEATH in dogs.
(The same chemical is sometimes spelled Ibuprofen, ibuprophin or ibuprophen.)


Signs of poisoning from overdose may include:

Abdominal Pain * Depression * Lack of Coordination

Efforts to induce vomiting will only help if started within 1 hour of ingestion of the overdose.

Any animal suffering an overdose needs veterinary help as soon as possible.

*Motrin, Advil and Nuprin are Registered Trademarks for specific products manufactured and marketed for human use only. If you choose to give any of these medications to your pet your do so entirely at your own risk. Neither the manufacturers nor the suppliers nor this website will be liable for any harm done. The information provided on this site is for educational purposes only to warn you of the dangers.

I use Arnica 30 from the heath food store for pain relief now. It is homeopathic and it works.