What are the signs of ibuprofen poisoning?

Bloody vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, decreased urination, seizures.

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💊 Is ibuprofen poisonous to dogs and cats?

Q: Is ibuprofen poisonous to dogs and cats?

Yes. It's dangerous. If your pet has had some: go to a vet now. EMERGENCY for cats — any amount. Dogs: any amount warrants immediate vet contact. Time-sensitive.

🔴 Yes. It's dangerous.

If your pet has had some: go to a vet now. 🔴 Dangerous 🐶 🐱 dogs and cats

👉 What to do right now

EMERGENCY for cats — any amount.
Dogs: any amount warrants immediate vet contact.
Time-sensitive.

⛔ Don't

Give aspirin as alternative — equally toxic
Assume safe because it is a common human drug

🐾 Start the full check for my pet

⚖️ How much is too much?

Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.

🐶 Dogs5mg/kg GI effects; 50mg/kg kidney failure

🐱 CatsAny dose potentially fatal

👀 Signs to watch for

Bloody vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Lethargy
Decreased urination
Seizures

⏱️ When do signs show up?

1–4 hours

🔬 Why is it harmful?

COX-1/COX-2 inhibition disrupts prostaglandin synthesis causing GI ulceration, acute kidney injury, and CNS effects. Cats lack glucuronidation — extremely sensitive.

Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.