My dog ate Mesulid pills. What are the side effects and what to do?

Hi! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Katie just ingested a very high dose of meloxicam. The big problem with an overdose of meloxicam (or any other NSAID) is that it can definitively result in side effects such as gastrointestinal ulceration (which may manifest as black, tarry stools which basically means digested blood), kidney disease, liver disease and gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, diarrhea and anorexia. I advice that you take Katie to a veterinarian (perhaps a bit farther from you) for evaluation and further treatment. If it has been less than 2 hours, vomiting could still be induced which could make the outcome better. If there is no way possible you can do that then take her first thing in the morning tomorrow. Good luck!

Hello. There is very little information on this product in veterinary medicine but based on information on similarly classed drugs, there should be little if any problems & is generally considered to be well tolerated. According to Plumb's Veterinary Formulary, Esomeprazole could potentially cause GI distress ( anorexia, colic, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & C. diff. infections ) as well as rare hematologic & neurologic disturbances & urinary tract infections . Information on acute toxicity is also limited in veterinary medicine, but the LD50, or amount of this drug needed to kill 50% of rats administered this medication is greater than 4000mg per kg. Nugget consumed the equivalent of 7 mg per kg. So, I would just keep a good watch on Nugget. If she shows any GI signs, they should resolve on their own. If nothing is seen in the next 24 hours, you can stop worrying, but this one pill does not warrant any medical attention at this time. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There is not much information about this medication in dogs, but it looks like it has relatively low side effects. You may see some vomiting or diarrhea. If you would like a more definite answer I would call the ASPCA poison control hotline at 888-426-4435 where they have more experience with pets eating human medications. They will charge you $65 for this call but can direct you if medical attention is required. Good luck and kisses to Maisy!

As long as the smaller dog doesn't have any pre-existing liver or kidney issues, its unlikely that this will be a problem. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite, or lethargy; if you notice any of these symptoms, take him to the vet for an exam and bloodwork. Again, though, based on what you are describing, as long as Bean is otherwise healthy, I think its extremely unlikely that this will cause any issues. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

If Daisy did not swallow the tablet she will not have absorbed or ingested enough of the components of the tablet to have any adverse effect. The barbiturate in the tablet may make her tired and sleepy (had she taken it), the caffeine could make her agitated (that is toxic , however there is not enough caffeine in the tablet to be seriously detrimental), but the Ibuprofen would be the most dangerous ingredient (300mg). Your dog has 15 lbs so a dose of 175 mg can cause a stomach upset, and higher could cause liver damage, However since she has not eaten the tablet, there is no worry and she should be fine.

Aleve (naproxen) is definitely concerning and has a small margin of safety in dogs. One of the most common problems it causes is gastrointestinal damage - this would explain the vomiting and diarrhea. However, she can also have kidney and/or liver damage with this drug. Considering she is showing signs of toxicity today, it's best to take her to the vet for an evaluation and treatment. There are good treatment options for these cases that will keep Lilita from getting any worse. It's good that she still seems in good spirits, but it's definitely possible that she can get worse over the next couple of days. For this reason, it's best to take her to a vet as soon as possible. For more information, I recommend you click the link below. http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/nsaids/ I hope that helps and Lilita gets better soon.

Poor pup! Yes, it's certainly possible that the meloxicam could have caused these symptoms if J ate one of your tablets off the floor - this drug can be used safely in dogs, but 7.5 mg in a 17-18 kg dog is far too much. Overdoses of meloxicam can cause severe stomach ulcers, internal bleeding, and even perforation of the stomach or intestines as well as kidney damage in some cases. If J is still having problems, I would definitely recommend letting your vet know that this is a possibility - he should have blood work to check his kidney function, as well as fluids, anti-nausea medication, and stomach protectants. Most dogs can recover from a one-time meloxicam overdose like this with supportive care, so it's not necessarily a reason to panic - just let you vet know that this might be the problem, to make sure that J is being treated appropriately.