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Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Vet issues serious warning over ‘concerning' TikTok video urging pet owners to give Ibuprofen to dogs
Is it safe to give ibuprofen to pets? A viral video on TikTok claims so. After the clip reached 300,000 views, TikToker Ben The Vet issued a serious warning on the matter, as per Newsweek. Speaking to the outlet, Ben said that it was unsafe for people to try out the trend. This could lead to health complications for the pets in the long run. According to him, the symptoms might not be apparent easily but could build up over time. Here's why you should not give Ibuprofen to dogs and other pet animals As per Newsweek, the video in question was posted in June. It claims that pets can be given the same medicine as children. The clip shows a person using a plastic syringe to take ibuprofen from a bottle meant for children. The Mirror reported that several users had commented that they had been given similar advice in the past when their pets were ill. Ben the Vet wrote in a clip posted on his TikTok account, 'Ibuprofen is not a safe painkiller to give to pets and it's concerning to see how many views this video has had, and how many pets might be harmed by this advice.' The TikToker told Newsweek that the confusion around ibuprofen may have stemmed from the fact that some painkillers for humans can be given to pets in the right dosage, such as paracetamol. He added that the physiology of a dog or a cat is different from that of a human being. This is why, to avoid people inadvertently poisoning their pets, there are laws that state over-the-counter medicines for humans legally must be issued for animals via a veterinary prescription. Also read: Terrified passenger writes farewell note as Tokyo-bound Boeing 737 plunges nearly 26,000 feet Effects of ibuprofen poisoning in pets As per the Pet Poison helpline, ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are for human usage only. The medications can be harmful to pets if they are ingested. Symptoms of ibuprofen poisoning include: Increased urination or thirst Black tarry stool Diarrhea Lack of appetite Lethargy Seizures Vomiting According to UK pet charity PDSA, anyone who believes their pet has eaten ibuprofen must take it to the vet immediately. FAQs: 1. Is it safe to give pets ibuprofen? No, the medicine is designed for human usage only. 2. Does giving ibuprofen to pets harm their health? Yes, it can lead to complications in the long run. 3. What are the symptoms of ibuprofen poisoning? It could lead to a lack of appetite, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy in pets.
Newsweek
20 hours ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Vet Issues Warning After Dog Advice Video Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A popular TikToker known as Ben The Vet has issued a warning after a video which claimed it was safe to give pets ibuprofen was viewed over 300,000 times on the social media platform. Newsweek has reached out to Ben The Vet via an online contact form for comment. Why It Matters Pets are a massive part of American life, with some 66 percent of households (86.9 million homes) owning one, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Veterinary costs for animals can be high, so it's important for owners to stay up to date with correct medical advice. An image of a dog taken on June 29, 2025, in San Francisco, California. Inset, a photo of painkiller packs. An image of a dog taken on June 29, 2025, in San Francisco, California. Inset, a photo of painkiller packs./JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images What To Know A TikTok video which went viral in June claims that you can give pets the same medicine you give to children. It shows a person taking a plastic syringe out of bottle of ibuprofen meant for children. In a clip shared to TikTok account @ Ben says: "The advice given in this video is not correct." "Ibuprofen is not a safe painkiller to give to pets and it's concerning to see how many views this video has had, and how many pets might be harmed by this advice." Dr. Alasdair Boag, a specialist in internal medicine at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, Scotland, told Newsweek over email: "Ibuprofen is toxic to dogs because it is not removed from the body like in people. Ibuprofen is irritating to the lining of the stomach and intestines leading to bleeding and ulceration." Ben The Vet advises in his video that symptoms and sickness may not be immediately apparent after consuming ibuprofen. However, over time, these symptoms can build up. He added that he thinks confusion may lie in the fact that there are some painkillers for humans which can be used in pets, if the right dose is administered. As an example, he said it can be OK to give paracetamol to dogs, but not cats. He added that paracetamol for pets is a "prescription-only medication." Symptoms of Ibuprofen Poisoning in Pets According to the Pet Poison Helpline, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen are designed for human usage and can be harmful to pets if they are ingested. The helpline advises that symptoms of poisoning from these drugs can include: Black tarry stool Diarrhea Increased urination or thirst Lack of appetite Lethargy Seizures Vomiting What People Are Saying Dr. Alasdair Boag, a specialist at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, Scotland, told Newsweek over email: "Ibuprofen can also lead to kidney failure in dogs. Both the ulceration and kidney failure can be fatal; dogs should never be given ibuprofen." Ben The Vet, speaking in his TikTok video: "Ibuprofen can be extremely toxic, particularly if given to small dogs or to cats. It can cause kidney failure, stomach ulceration, and it can be fatal." What Happens Next The summer months can pose health risks to pets due to high temperatures and an increase in outdoor activity. Pet owners should be mindful of heatstroke and dehydration, as well as burned paws, pests and parasites.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Vet issues stark warning over new social media trend that could kill pets
"It's concerning to see how many views this video has had and how many pets might be harmed by this advice." A vet has issued a stark warning over pet advice trending on social media that could kill your furry friends. In a video published to TikTok in May a dog owner was advertising a "tip" that would "save a lot of pet owners some money" in vet bills. In the clip she can be seen preparing a syringe full of strawberry flavoured Nurofen for children, which she then drip-fed to one of her dogs. Distressed vets seeing the footage posted online have urgently warned animal owners not to follow their directions, stating the ibuprofen-containing pain relief products are deadly to non-humans, reports the Mirror. TikTokuser Ben The Vet, who claims to be a trained veternarian, said in his own post stitching the original video that it is "widely known" Ibuprofen is "harmful to give to pets." He urgently warned people not to give their pets Ibuprofen-containing projects, adding that "many pets might be harmed" by the advice. The advice was given by woman whose face cannot be seen as she claims: "You can give pets medicine what you give for kids [sic]." Ben said: "The advice given in this video is not correct. Ibuprofen is not a safe painkiller to give to pets, and it's concerning to see how many views this video has had and how many pets might be harmed by this advice." Ibuprofen can be "extremely toxic, particularly if given to small dogs or to cats", the vet added, before specifying the exact organs impacted by Ibuprofen. He said: "It can cause kidney failure and stomach ulceration. It can be fatal. These effects can build up over time, so it may not instantly make them unwell, but over time, it can make them very poorly." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The video which raked in thousands of likes and views, was accompanied by dozens of approving comments, many of them claiming to have been given similar advice in the past. But one owner found out how potentially dangerous the nurofen can be, having ended up at an emergency vets'. They said: "I'm currently at the emergency vets with my dog after following this advice, and he's having to have his stomach pumped. Please do not listen to this TikTok like I did, I'm sobbing thinking I'm going to lose my baby." Another dog ower who tried giving their pooch the mixture said: "They induced vomiting with my dog and she had to have bloods done and I had to feed her charcoal for a few days..." According to the PDSA, the UK pet charity, Ibuprofen poisoning in animals can present by gastrointestinal issues, such as stomach ulcers and bowel irritation, kidney damage or failure, and even seizures following high doses. The charity advises anyone who believes their dog has eaten ibuprofen to contact their vet immediately.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Vet gives major warning over new social media trend that could kill pets
Vets spurred by a now viral TikTok have warned that animals could be killed if their owners feed them one widely-used but potentially dangerous over-the-counter medication A viral TikTok trend involving a common over-the-counter medication that is currently taking social media by storm could be deadly for man's best friend, a vet has warned. A video posted to the platform earlier last month saw a dog owner advertise a "tip" she claimed would "save a lot of pet owners some money". In the video, she could be seen preparing a syringe full of strawberry flavoured Nurofen for children, which she then drip-fed to one of her dogs. Distressed vets seeing the footage posted online have urgently warned animal owners not to follow their directions, stating the ibuprofen-containing pain relief products are deadly to non-humans. TikTokuser Ben The Vet, who claims to be a trained veternarian, said in his own post stitching the original video that it is "widely known" Ibuprofen is "harmful to give to pets". He urgently warned people not to give heir pets Ibuprofen-containing projects, adding that "many pets might be harmed" by the advice. The advice was given by woman whose face cannot be seen as she claims: "You can give pets medicine what you give for kids [sic]." Ben said: "The advice given in this video is not correct. Ibuprofen is not a safe painkiller to give to pets, and it's concerning to see how many views this video has had and how many pets might be harmed by this advice." Ibuprofen can be "extremely toxic, particularly if given to small dogs or to cats", the vet added, before specifying the exact organs impacted by Ibuprofen. He said: "It can cause kidney failure and stomach ulceration. It can be fatal. These effects can build up over time, so it may not instantly make them unwell, but over time, it can make them very poorly." The footage, which was seen and "liked" by thousands of people, was accompanied by dozens of approving comments, many of them claiming to have been given similar advice in the past. But one owner found out how potentially dangerous the nurofen can be, having ended up at an emergency vets'. They said: "I'm currently at the emergency vets with my dog after following this advice, and he's having to have his stomach pumped. Please do not listen to this TikTok like I did, I'm sobbing thinking I'm going to lose my baby." Another dig ower who tried giving their pooch the mixture said: "They induced vomiting with my dog and she had to have bloods done and I had to feed her charcoal for a few days..." According to the PDSA, the UK pet charity, Ibuprofen poisoning in animals can present by gastrointestinal issues, such as stomach ulcers and bowel irritation, kidney damage or failure, and even seizures following high doses. The charity advises anyone who believes their dog has eaten ibuprofen to contact their vet immediately.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Vet issues urgent warning over social media trend - saying it could KILL your dog
A vet has spoken out against a vTikTok trend which he says could be very dangerous - if not fatal - to your dog. Taking to TikTok, where he has some 210,000 followers, the veterinarian - who uses the handle @ - shared the information in a short clip. Titled Ibuprofen is not safe for pets, it is among his many videos focusing on animal welfare topics. Ben's video was accompanied by a caption which outlined why people should only take advice from appropriately qualified professionals. It said: 'You should only take advice about medication to give your pet from a veterinary professional - not from someone on TikTok. 'Other vets [including] @Cat The Vet have already posted highlighting how dangerous this advice is, but the video is still online and the original poster of this video has blocked me (fortunately I had already downloaded the video so I can post this!).' The video started with a clip of an unnamed creator (whose face cannot be seen) saying: 'You can give pets medicine what you give for kids [sic]. Footage then cut to Ben the Vet, who explained why this advice could not only be highly dangerous to people's dogs, but potentially even kill them. 'The advice given in this video is not correct,' the trained professional explained. 'Ibuprofen is not a safe painkiller to give to pets, and it's concerning to see how many views this video has had and how many pets might be harmed by this advice.' Ben then explained that ibuprofen can be 'extremely toxic, particularly if given to small dogs or to cats'. He continued: 'It can cause kidney failure and stomach ulceration. 'It can be fatal. These effects can build up over time, so it may not instantly make them unwell, but over time, it can make them very poorly.' The veterinarian added: 'This lady [from the original video] says she was given this advice by a vet that she knows personally. 'But there must be some misunderstanding along the line, because ibuprofen is widely known to be harmful to give to pets.' He added that the confusion could have come about because there are 'some human painkillers that can be used in pets if they give them an appropriate dose'. But, he continued: 'There are some that are extremely toxic to cats. For instance, paracetamol should never be given to cats. 'It can be prescribed to dogs, but it is legally a prescription-only medication, although it is available over the counter for humans, because it can be very harmful if it's given at an inappropriate dose.' Concluding the video, Ben said: 'The poster of the [original] video says that she's posted it because she's hoping to save people money, and I completely understand that reasoning. 'But that video is not going to save people money if it puts people's animals in kidney failure and makes them very unwell.' A number of people took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the information shared in the video. One wrote: 'Never would give any of my dogs anything that isn't prescribed by the vet. But then I also don't post on social media if I think they are unwell they go to the vet.' Another added: 'Our dog had to be rushed to the vets after he managed to grab a tube of ibuprofen! So dangerous!' A number of people went to the comment section of the video to share their thoughts on the advice 'If your pet is in pain they need to see a vet anyway, don't go medicate them on your own,' another viewer advised. A further TikTok user told the vet they were grateful for his animal welfare advice. They wrote: 'Thank you for continuing to educate so many people, I always find your videos very useful and always learn something new. Really appreciate all you do!' Meanwhile, a commentator who said they were a pharmacist, shared their own perspective on the situation. They wrote: 'As a pharmacist it drives me up the wall when people come in to buy liquid human meds for animals. Legally speaking, we cannot knowingly sell them for use in animals and the amount of fuss the person trying to buy them usually kicks up is crazy.'
