Acetaminophen for Dogs: Pain & Fever Relief, Dosage, Side Effects

Stay away from giving your dog human pain medications which are toxic to pets.

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Hi, as you probably suspect acetaminophen is toxic in dogs. It can be used in certain cases under your vet's guidance, at a dose of 10mg/kg. Is this formulation of 120 mg/ml or 120mg/5 ml ? How many drops did you give ? Most vets have an antidote fro acetaminophen toxicity and should be able to help Dumbo. First step would be to understand the dosage he has ingested. Hope this helps,

No, I am afraid all of these have severe risks of toxicity for dogs and cats which is why we have specifically developed medications for dogs, such as carprofen or meloxicam, or deracoxib or similar. NSAIDs for humans can cause liver and kidney damage in dogs. Please consult your veterinarian for antiinflammatories for your dog.. There are also cheaper generic formulations than then usual name brand.

I would recommend against using this as a pain medication. Please read the following article ( https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/tylenol/ ). I would consult with your veterinarian for recommendations on what to use. You can get a prescription medication from your veterinarian that is much safer. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hello. Tylenol can be used in dogs, but you have to be very careful about the dose. We will sometimes use the lowest dose possible for the shortest period of time, but there are much better & safer medications available for dogs. George should be OK, but please do not give any more without discussing this with your veterinarian. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

No, I would not give these pain medications to Dexter. Many human pain medications are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. Paracetamol is toxic to dogs in large enough doses. I recommend resting Dexter until he sees the vet on Monday. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a lead only, and bring him right back in when he's done.

Discontinue giving the paracetamol immediately. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) can be toxic to dogs if given in large amounts. Please have him rechecked by your veterinarian. Tell the doctor exactly how much paracetamol your dog has been given.

I would not recommend giving this medication to Blackie. I would recommend having him checked by your vet and letting your vet make a recommendation for the appropriate pain medication. If Blackie has other issues going on certain pain medications can be contraindicated. The acetaminophen in this drug you were asking about could be potentially harmful to his liver and may not work as effectively as other drugs that are labeled for dogs. I hope you can get him feeling better soon. Best of luck.