Overview

• Veterinarians and animal welfare charities have demanded that TikTok take down the original ibuprofen-for-dogs video to prevent further harm.
• Ben the Vet and specialists at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies have publicly condemned the trend as misleading and dangerously toxic.
• Emergency departments have treated dogs for ibuprofen poisoning, including cases requiring stomach pumping and charcoal treatment.
• The PDSA warns that ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney failure and seizures in pets and urges immediate veterinary care.
• Experts remind pet owners that human NSAIDs are contraindicated for animals and that paracetamol is prescription-only for dogs and unsafe for cats.