Dog ate Advil
Advil is ibuprofen. Treat it as a poison-control and veterinary problem, not a wait-and-see stomach upset.
Do this first
| Scenario | Ibuprofen / NSAID ingestion |
|---|---|
| Vet vs poison control vs ER | Call poison control with the exact product and strength, then follow veterinary or ER instructions. Symptomatic pets (vomiting, black stool, collapse) need the ER, not home observation. |
Immediate action steps
- Secure the bottle and note the drug name, strength, number of pills, and time
- Call pet poison control or your veterinarian immediately
- Do not induce vomiting unless instructed
- Do not give any additional pain medications
- Be ready for ER care — GI ulceration and kidney injury risk can be dose-dependent
Liquid gels vs tablets
Note the formulation. Liquid gels can complicate timing assumptions.
Count the empty blister slots carefully.
Multi-pet homes
If pills spilled on the floor, check every pet.
Secure childproof bottles that were not actually pet-proof.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Contact your vet for anything urgent or unclear.
FAQ
- My dog had one dose of dog NSAID yesterday. Mention it?
- Yes. Recent NSAID exposure changes risk assessment.