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Q: Can You Give a Dog Ibuprofen?

by Dr. Matthew Cooper (Subscribe to Dr. Matthew Cooper's posts): Nov 30th 2009 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Ask A Vet

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A: Ibuprofen is not labeled for animal use and should not be given to your dog or cat. Many people think it's safe to give an animal any medication that they take themselves, but this is not the case. Even if an animal is in pain, giving human pain medication to your pet can actually do more harm than good.

I've met many pet owners who have given their dogs Ibuprofen to relieve the pain of arthritis. However, large dosages of this pain reliever can be toxic to dogs.

It's very important to always discuss any concerns about your pet's health with your veterinarian instead of giving your pet drugs yourself. Administering drugs yourself, though probably well-intentioned, is never a good idea.