My cat ate ibuprofen and is very sick. Should I take him to an emergency vet?

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My cat may have chewed a 200 mg ibuprofen gel tab. He threw up, no blood. He is crying, has uninated, ate little. But for the most part is curled up and crying. He is purring and seems uncomfortable. It's been 5 hours. I've given him water 10ml with oral syringe. Will this pass or so I need to take him to an emergency clinic? He will move and "talk" to me but seems like he is not feeling well. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 3 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Oh dear! Ibuprofen is quite toxic to cats, and can cause severe stomach ulcers, internal bleeding, and even kidney failure depending on the dose ingested. Since Buddy is having symptoms of a problem and seems very uncomfortable, I would definitely recommend taking him to an emergency vet right away. He/she can do some blood work to determine how serious the problem may be, and will probably also recommend hospitalization for IV fluids, stomach protectants, and supportive care for the next day or two to try and minimize the damage.

My cat ate ibuprofen and is very sick. Should I take him to an emergency vet?

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