Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
Medications
Alternate names
Advil®, Motrin®
Toxicity to pets
Ibuprofen is a human-specific, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); this medication should not be administered to companion animals. When ingested in toxic amounts, ibuprofen can result in severe clinicals signs including gastrointestinal ulceration (e.g., vomiting and diarrhea with blood), kidney impairment (e.g., inital excessive urination to no urine production), and neurological disorder (depression, coma, death).
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.


