Cesar V. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog ate a 200mg ibuprofen tablet about 5 minutes ago. The dog weighs 11 pounds, is named Vandal, and is 3 years old. There has been no vomiting. Should I give him food or anything to buffer the effects, and is he in danger?

July 28th, 2023

Matthew S. answered

The 200mg ibuprofen tablet your dog ate is approximately a dosage of 40 mg/kg, which generally only ...

July 28th, 2023

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