Are ADHD medications Toxic to Pets?
Yes — adhd medications are toxic to cats. Yes — adhd medications are toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Toxic compound
- Amphetamines, methylphenidate
- Toxic parts
- Tablets, capsules
- Also known as
- adderall, ritalin, vyvanse
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Restlessness and hyperactivity
- Fast heart rate
- Panting
- Vomiting
- Tremors
- Seizures
- High body temperature
Dogs (toxic)
- Restlessness and hyperactivity
- Fast heart rate
- Panting
- Vomiting
- Tremors
- Seizures
- High body temperature
What to do
If your cat ate adhd medications
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate adhd medications
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Amphetamine-based stimulants like Adderall can cause life-threatening agitation, high heart rate and high temperature.
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Frequently asked questions
Are adhd medications toxic to cats?
Yes — adhd medications are toxic to cats. Common signs include restlessness and hyperactivity, fast heart rate, panting.
Are adhd medications toxic to dogs?
Yes — adhd medications are toxic to dogs. Common signs include restlessness and hyperactivity, fast heart rate, panting.
Which parts of adhd medications are toxic?
Tablets, capsules.
What makes adhd medications toxic?
Amphetamines, methylphenidate.