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My dog ate ibuprofen. What should I do if she's acting normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 55 lbs

About an hour ago my three year old, 55 lb pit bull ate two 200mg Ibuprofen tablets after eating a full meal. I gave her hydrogen peroxide but she won’t vomit, she is acting normal thus far, should I be concerned?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 15th, 2019

Ibuprofen toxicity in dogs is very serious. The symptoms do not show up right away in most cases. She definitely ingested twice the normal recommended dosage for a dog her size. It is best to get her to a vet ASAP for treatment. ( https://www.petplace.com/article/drug-library/drug-library/library/ibuprofen-motrin-advil-etc-for-dogs-2/ )

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Published on May 14th, 2017

    Intoxication would depend on the dosage ingested. Considering Evita is quite small (5kg?) intoxication may occur and I would strongly recommend an immediate veterinary check up and treatment. Gastroprotectants, activated charcoal, IV fluids may be needed. Main side effects are gastrointestinal and renal (bleeding from ulcers, renal failure and others) and may occur even 24-36hours after ingestion.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 6th, 2019

    Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. Yes, I would take her into an ER vet to be safe. She needs blood work done. Ibuprofen causes damage to make different organs, including the liver, and it can take days for this damage to show up in clinical signs. I'd have the dog seen by a vet now. Best of luck.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 27th, 2017

    Your dog is quite small, if you suspect he might have ingested an Ibuprofen tablet i would recommend taking him to the vet urgently in order to induce vomiting and give him supportive treatment, Ibuprofen toxicity can cause fatal kidney failure.

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