2007-03-27 14:22:31 · 5 answers · asked by Robin A 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ibuprofen is a widely used human non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. In dogs, this medication can cause stomach and kidney problems and even impact the nervous system causing symptoms such as depression and seizures. If you drop a pill, be very careful to find it before your dog does. Labs and Beagles are notorious for snarfing up dropped drugs. If this happens in your household, be sure to make your dog vomit, if you can, as soon as you suspect he ate any pills, and then call your veterinarian. Never give your dog ibuprofen for pain or discomfort.
Acetaminophen is an extremely common pain medication for people. Unfortunately, this drug can cause liver failure, swelling of the face and paws, a problem with oxygen transport in the blood, and even a decrease in tear production for dogs. N-acetylcysteine is an antidote to the problem, but it needs to be repeated until all signs of poisoning are cleared. Supportive treatment for the liver and dry eyes is recommended. If your dog ingests acetaminophen, he will probably need to be hospitalized.
Pseudoephedrine Containing Cold Medications
Numerous over the counter cold medications contain pseudoephedrine. In dogs, this drug causes panting, excitement, increased temperature, and increased heart rate. Sedation and even general anesthesia may be required to settle your dog down, while fluid therapy will help to flush this substance from your dog’s system.
Do not give any of those to your dog.
2007-03-27 15:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NONE!!! NEVER give a DOG or ANY OTHER animal human's medicine, TAKE HIM TO THE VET how do you even know if what he needs is a pain reliever? maybe he's very sick and you're giving him poison? plus, he's veeeery overwight, get a diet from your vet too, if you even have one, and by the way tell him to check YOUR mental status too! i can't believe this! thanks god i'm a vet and i read your question, do not give your dog ibuprofen, pepto bismol or anything intended for humans come on, this is bull! i can't believe they still hand out animals to IRRESPONSIBLE people LIKE YOU who doesn't know a word about them and doesn't want to educate properly before owning them...
2007-03-27 14:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by paulipauli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How fast do you want to kill him? Ibiprofen is poisonous to dogs.
PS 160 lb GSD????? take you foot off the scale or put him on a diet!
2007-03-27 14:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by ragapple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you mad or what don't ever give that to a animal it will die only ever give your pet medication that your vet has given you and I think you are exaggerating about your dogs weight take it to the vet if something is wrong don't self treat ever.
2007-03-27 23:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by flossypants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None! It will kill your dog. If you have to give it something then a baby asprin will do.
If your dog is in pain please get it to the vets for a check up to see why he is in pain they can much better help you and your dog.
2007-03-27 14:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋