TYLENOL TOXICITY
Like many human drugs, Tylenol is toxic to dogs.  In fact, ingestion may be lethal.  If the dog does not receive veterinary treatment. No medications of any kind should be given to a dog without instructions from a veterinarian.  And because dogs are curious by  nature, all drugs should be kept out of your dog's reach to prevent accidental ingestion.


Symptoms
  1. Listlessness
  2. Difficulty breathing
  3. Vomiting and/or diarrhea
  4. Dark colored urine
First Aid Materials
  1. Hydrogen Peroxide
  2. Eye dropper or dosage syringe
First Aid
  1. If your pet is conscious, induce vomiting immediately by feeding the dog one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide (mix with one teaspoon of milk if available).  If the dog will not drink the mixture or if there is no milk available, then forcefeed the dog the hydrogen peroxide using an eye dropper or a dosage syringe.  If vomiting does not occur within 10 minutes, repeat the procedure twice.
  2. Contact your veterinarian for further treatment regardless of whether you have been successful at inducing vomiting.
     
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
IBUPROFEN TOXICITY
Ibuprofen (e.g., Advil) is an inflammatory drug that, for dogs, is very toxic.  Because Ibuprofen is a common household medication, dogs often have easy access to the drug.  Some Ibuprofen brands are sugarcoated and appeal to dogs.  Human medications should never be given without the advice of a veterinarian.
 
 


Symptoms (some or all may be present)
  1. Digestive upset
  2. Bloody stool
  3. Depression
  4. Staggering
  5. Increased thirst
  6. Increased frequency of urination
  7. Liver disease
  8. Kidney disease
  9. Seizures
First Aid Materials
  1. Hydrogen Peroxide
  2. Eye dropper or dosage syringe
First Aid
  1. If your pet is conscious, induce vomiting immediately by feeding the dog one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide (mix with one teaspoon of milk if available).  If the dog will not drink the mixture or if there is no milk available, then forcefeed the dog the hydrogen peroxide using an eye dropper or a dosage syringe.  If vomiting does not occur within 10 minutes, repeat the procedure twice.
  2. Contact your veterinarian for further treatment regardless of whether you have been successful at inducing vomiting.

 
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