Naproxen toxicosis in a puppy.
Naproxen toxicosis is described in a puppy that had been given 220 mg of naproxen (ALLEVE) over a 4-d period. Clinical signs included melena, lethargy and vomiting. The puppy recovered with a blood transfusion (due to anemia), gastroprotective medications, and supportive care.
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Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, Wheat Ridge CO 80033, USA.
D000818:Animals; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000506:poisoning*; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D009288:Naproxen / Q000506:poisoning*; D011041:Poisoning / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D009288:Naproxen