Medication
SSRI and Other Antidepressant Medications
Contact a vet or poison line straight away, even for a single tablet, as small doses can cause serotonin syndrome.
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What to do right now
- 1.Identify the exact medication and strength from the packaging
- 2.Note how many tablets are missing and when they were likely taken
- 3.Phone your veterinary practice or a poison control service immediately
- 4.Do not attempt to make the animal vomit unless instructed
Symptoms
- Agitation and vocalising
- Tremors
- Dilated pupils
- Rapid heart rate
- Seizures in severe cases
Details
- Category
- Medication
- Toxicity
- Severe
- Species affected
- Dogs, Cats
- Routes of exposure
- Chewing through a pill bottle or eating dropped tablets, most often from a person's bedside table or handbag
- Urgency
- Contact a vet or poison line straight away, even for a single tablet, as small doses can cause serotonin syndrome.
Veterinary treatment
Excess serotonin can cause serotonin syndrome with hyperthermia, tremors and seizures. Treatment may include decontamination, sedation and active cooling.