Accidentally gave my 5lb Yorkie 25mg Vetprofen early. Will he be okay?

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Hi, I accidentally gave my 5 lb Yorkie his vetprofen 25 mg too early. I gave it to him tonight instead of tomorrow morning. We left the vet at 5:30pm. I am so worried. Will he be ok?? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 11 years and 8 months old | 5.5 lbs

Dr. Paula Simons · Accepted Answer

25mg of Vetprofen is a large dose for such a small dog. Recommended dosing is usually 12.5mg for a dog his size. I do not know how much medication he has already received at your vet but signs of toxicity usually occur with >20mg/kg doses. Basil could develop gastrointestinal signs including vomiting, GI bleeding, and diarrhea. He should be watched closely and he should not receive another dose for 24 hours or longer if signs of illness occur.

Accidentally gave my 5lb Yorkie 25mg Vetprofen early. Will he be okay?

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