🚨 If Your Dog Ate Ibuprofen — Act Now
Any ibuprofen ingestion in a dog is a potential emergency. Use this calculator for a quick assessment, then call ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 immediately regardless of the result.
💊 Ibuprofen Toxicity Calculator for Dogs
Enter the amount eaten and your dog's weight for an instant risk assessment.
Ibuprofen Toxic Doses in Dogs
| Dose (mg/kg) | Expected Effects | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Any dose | GI irritation possible | ⚠️ Call vet |
| 25–50 mg/kg | GI ulcers, vomiting, diarrhea | 🚨 Emergency |
| 50–175 mg/kg | Kidney failure, neurological signs | 🚨 Emergency NOW |
| >175 mg/kg | Seizures, coma, death | 🚨 Critical |
Frequently Asked Questions
Doses over 175mg/kg can be fatal. For a 10 lb (4.5kg) dog, that's about 800mg — roughly 4 standard tablets. However, serious kidney damage can occur at lower doses (50mg/kg+).
Any ibuprofen ingestion warrants a call to Poison Control. Even sub-toxic doses cause GI irritation in dogs.
GI signs (vomiting) within 0–2 hours. Kidney effects typically at 12–24 hours. The early treatment window is critical.
If recent: induce vomiting, activated charcoal. Then IV fluids, GI protectants, kidney function monitoring. Early treatment significantly improves outcomes.
Yes, with rapid treatment. Dogs treated within 1–2 hours have the best outcomes. Delayed treatment, especially when kidney failure has developed, worsens prognosis significantly.