Is Antidepressants Poisonous to Pets?
🔴 Highly toxic — call a vet now · Dogs & cats
Human antidepressants can cause dangerous overstimulation of the nervous system in pets.
Warning signs to watch for
- •Agitation or sedation
- •Tremors
- •High heart rate and temperature
- •Seizures
What to do right now
Call a poison hotline and head to the vet. Bring the medication packaging.
ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Frequently asked questions
Is antidepressants poisonous to dogs and cats?
Human antidepressants can cause dangerous overstimulation of the nervous system in pets.
What are the symptoms of antidepressants poisoning?
Watch for agitation or sedation, tremors, high heart rate and temperature, seizures. Signs can come on quickly or be delayed depending on how much your pet was exposed to.
What should I do if my pet was exposed to antidepressants?
Call a poison hotline and head to the vet. Bring the medication packaging.
Sources: Pet Poison Helpline. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. In any suspected poisoning, contact your vet or a poison hotline right away.
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