Naproxen is poisonous (if you’re a dog)

Sam ate a bottle of Aleve – we think 10-15 tablets in all. This is bad. Sam, unable to read, had no idea.

[ the bandage from Sam's IV]

I brought him to the 24-hour emergency clinic. They induced vomiting, but it appears the tablets were mostly digested. Although his spirits were good (I caught him playing with the bottle…) he was at the vet taking charcoal, and hooked to an IV for 72 hours.

The doctor emphasized the severity of his condition, but the prognosis is good. He’ll be on a very gentle diet for a week or two, and will have more blood work done in the near future. The worst possibility is a sever ulcer, although this treatment likely will prevent that.

Pet owners – don’t let your beasties near Naproxen based painkillers: Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, or Naprelan.