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   From: NOSPAM_drubin@NOSPAM_i-2000.com   
      
   I believe my 18 lb. dog ingested 200mg ibuprofen 6 days ago.   
      
   Three days ago she started vomiting. The vet gave her ranitidine   
   (Zantac) plus another drug to coat the stomach lining, gave her IV   
   fluids, and kept her off food and water.   
      
   She continued to vomit occasionally, most recently this morning. The   
   vet gave her more IV fluids and drugs. A barium X-Ray showed severe   
   thickening of the stomach wall, which the vet said was consistent with   
   inflammation from the ibuprofen. Blood tests do not indicate major   
   bleeding, liver or kidney problems.   
      
   It is now three days after her initial symptoms and she does not   
   appear to be getting better. She seems nauseus, depressed and   
   listless. I trust my vet but I'm wondering if it's time to seek out   
   more specialized treatment such as ultrasound and/or endoscopy.   
      
   I don't want to put my dog through invasive procedures or have to   
   spend time in a hospital if it is unnecessary, but at the same time I   
   want to make sure she gets the care she needs, and don't want to risk   
   deterioration of her condition.   
      
   Is it reasonable to continue drug therapy and wait it out a few more   
   days? Or do I risk worsening of her condition that could jeopardize   
   her life?   
      
   Any advice would be appreciated.   
      
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