Puppy ate children's Motrin. Is it an emergency? What to watch for?

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I HAVE A PIT BULL PUPPY THAT IS ABOUT 13 WEEKS OLD AND HE SOMEHOW GOT A HOLD OF A BOTTLE OF CHILDREN'S MOTRIN. HE CHEWED UP THE BOTTLE BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH HE INGESTED. HE'S ACTING PERFECTLY FINE AND NOT VOMITING. I'M NOT HOME BUT MY HUSBAND FOUND THE BOTTLE. IS THIS SOMETHING I SHOULD BE EXTREMELY WORRIED ABOUT? WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Oh no, Max! Ingestion of ibuprofen (Motrin) is quite toxic to dogs and can cause GI ulceration, severe liver damage, and acute renal (kidney) failure. Contact the ASPCA animal poison control center at (888) 426-4435 and they will help you determine the potential severity of Max's ingestion based upon the maximum amount of ibuprofen he may have ingested for his current body weight. From there, I expect that he will need to go to an ER vet for blood work and likely fluid therapy and monitoring. Depending on how recently he ingested the ibuprofen, they may also be able to induce vomiting. Good luck!

Puppy ate children's Motrin. Is it an emergency? What to watch for?

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