does anyone know if ibuphrophen(spelling) can hurt or even kill dogs please help?

Question

i was doing my homework and i glance over to see my dog chewing on something i open his mouth to see one of myibuphrophen ablets i tryed to get it out but i couldnt. does it hurt them please tell all

Answer 1

Ibuprofen is a popular and effective over-the-counter medication available to treat pain and inflammation in people. For dogs, ibuprofen can easily exceed toxic levels. The most common cause of ibuprofen toxicity is a well-meaning owner trying to alleviate pain in his dog who administers a dose he thinks is adequate without knowing the toxic dose.

The initial toxic effect is bleeding stomach ulcers. In addition to ulcers, increasing doses of ibuprofen eventually leads to kidney failure and, if left untreated, can be fatal.

What to Watch For


Poor appetite

Vomiting

Black tarry stools

Vomiting blood

Abdominal pain

Dehydration

Weakness

Lethargy

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of ibuprofen toxicity is generally based on physical exam findings and a history of access or exposure to ibuprofen.

Blood tests are done to determine the overall health of the dog. If ibuprofen was ingested, blood tests may reveal anemia from a bleeding ulcer or kidney damage.

Treatment


Expect your veterinarian to recommend hospitalization with continuous intravenous fluids.


Activated charcoal may be given if ingestion was recent (less than 2 hours).


If the dog is severely anemic due to bleeding ulcers, blood transfusions may be needed.


Medications such as sucralfate (Carafate®), cimetidine (Tagamet®) or famotidine (Pepcid®) will be given to treat stomach ulcers.


After 1 to 2 days of treatment, repeat blood work may be done to evaluate kidney function after treatment.

Home Care and Prevention

There is no home care for ibuprofen toxicity. Veterinary care is strongly suggested to treat kidney failure and bleeding stomach ulcers.

While recovering from ibuprofen toxicity, feed your dog a bland diet for one to two days. Gradually return to a normal diet. Watch for failure to eat, vomiting and continued black tarry stools.

The best preventive care is to give your dog medications only if directed by your veterinarian. Medications that may be safe for people can be fatal to pets. Also, make sure that all medications are kept out of the reach of inquisitive pets. Keeping medicine safely stored away can prevent many tragedies.

Answer 2

Yes...I have seen ibuprofen absolutely ROT the linings of their stomachs out. It is well documented that it should not be given to dogs.

Please call your veterinarian (or if they are closed, the animal emergency clinic closest to you.) Tell them the weight of your dog, and the suspected dosage eaten. Don't wait until your dog starts showing symptoms. That might not be for a couple of days, and by then the damage will have been done....and death might ensue, even with treatment. I'm not trying to scare you, but this is a BIG DEAL.

Time is of the essence. I can't stress this enough. If you can get him in right away, it won't be such a big deal. Wait until tomorrow, and expect extensive treatment and hospitalization to be necessary. Never induce vomiting without getting an okay from a qualified person first. In this case, it is okay to do. The safest way to do it at home is with oral hydrogen peroxide, but I can't tell you how much without knowing your dog's weight. Don't wait until he vomits. Be making arrangements to take him in as soon as you get the peroxide into him.

Good on you for noticing it and asking about it right away, btw. :-) By doing so, you probably just saved your dog's life. Now....go get on the phone with your veterinarian.

Answer 3

No over the counter drug should be given to an animal unless under the direct order of a veterinarian, as some OTCs can be toxic to your pet winding up in a fatal overdose.

There are health risks associated with using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in dogs, especially if not used according to directions, or the animal has other health problems. All of these NSAIDs can cause side effects, the most common being vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, and diarrhea. More severe side effects include stomach or intestinal ulcers, liver failure, kidney failure, and death. Also watch for pale gums, behavior abnormalities, changes in breathing patterns, skin or coat changes, incoordination, and seizures.


Please read some of the article in the listed link below.
http://www.peteducation.com/search_action.cfm?cls=2

Answer 4

it is definately NOT GOOD to give your dog ibuphrophen. If he found one tablet Im sure he could find another one. Large quantities are very very fatal. My dog chewed through a container of advil and she had to have an IV and stay over night at our vets. If your dog is in pain give them asperen but never ibuprofin. Call your vet. Check the dog's gums for pinkness.

Answer 5

Ibuprofen like tylenol should not be given to dogs. You don't say the size of your dog or the amount of pills ingested, but I would call the vet immediately

Answer 6

Depends on the dosage...if it's a little dog and high dosage, then yes it could be harmful. Or if it's a big dog and a large dosage it may cause some problems. I don't think it's deadly...unless it's really concentrated.

Answer 7

1 pill will not hurt a dog. If you are ever worried about it again give it some peroxide to make it vomit. But, yes reoccurring use or a large amount can harm or kill a dog.

Answer 8

Ibuprofen is dangerous to dogs. 1 tablet probably won't do much harm, but call Poison Control ASAP and seek medical help if you feel your dog ingested a bunch of tablets.

Answer 9

Well i looked it up (in hopes of giving good news) but unfortunatly they all said the same thing...ibuprofin (and tylenal and such) are lethal for dogs. Better call the vet.

Answer 10

it's potentially fatal - get to the vet, please!

do NOT wait till tomorrow - if there's no emergency vet, RE-post - ask for directions on getting the dog to vomit, using hydrogen peroxide.

but go.. NOW would be very good!
depending on the size/weight of Ur dog, they could already be in trouble!!