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Dog ate dog pain pill overdose (carprofen)? What to do
Dogs may eat a whole bottle of flavored chewable pain pills. An overdose can cause bloody vomiting, kidney or liver damage and seizures.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Keep the bottle and bring it with you.
- Count how many tablets are missing and note their strength.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting or diarrhea that may be bloody or dark
- Drinking and peeing more
- Pale gums
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Severe tiredness
- Not eating
- Wobbly walking
- Seizures
Why
Carprofen is a prescription NSAID for dogs. Too much can damage the stomach, kidneys and liver, and the tasty chewable tablets tempt dogs to eat many at once.
Sources
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.