My dog ate aspirin – what should I do?
Call a vet nowCall your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now. Aspirin is toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure.
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note what, how much and when your dog ate.
- Bring the aspirin packaging.
- Keep your dog calm.
- Remove any aspirin left within reach.
Don't
- Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give your dog any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Aspirin is a common over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine.[1] Aspirin is used in both human and veterinary medicine.[1]
Signs to watch for
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Common questions
How much aspirin is dangerous?
Note what and how much your dog ate, then call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
What signs should I watch for?
Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now if you are worried about your dog.
How soon should I act?
Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now.
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages
Bones (turkey, chicken, steak)