Is Sleep aids & sedatives Poisonous to Pets?
🟠 Toxic · Dogs & cats
Sleep and anxiety medications can have unpredictable effects in pets, from heavy sedation to the opposite, agitation.
Warning signs to watch for
- •Wobbliness and sedation
- •Or unexpected agitation
- •Slow breathing
- •Low body temperature
What to do right now
Call your vet or a poison hotline. Keep your pet warm and calm on the way in.
ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Frequently asked questions
Is sleep aids & sedatives poisonous to dogs and cats?
Sleep and anxiety medications can have unpredictable effects in pets, from heavy sedation to the opposite, agitation.
What are the symptoms of sleep aids & sedatives poisoning?
Watch for wobbliness and sedation, or unexpected agitation, slow breathing, low body temperature. 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 sleep aids & sedatives?
Call your vet or a poison hotline. Keep your pet warm and calm on the way in.
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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