Are Albuterol inhalers Toxic to Pets?
Yes — albuterol inhalers are toxic to cats. Yes — albuterol inhalers 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
- Albuterol
- Toxic parts
- Inhaler canister
- Also known as
- asthma inhaler
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Restlessness and hyperactivity
- Fast heart rate
- Panting
- Vomiting
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Weakness
Dogs (toxic)
- Restlessness and hyperactivity
- Fast heart rate
- Panting
- Vomiting
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Weakness
What to do
If your cat ate albuterol inhalers
- 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 albuterol inhalers
- 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
When a dog bites an inhaler, it releases many doses at once, causing a racing heart and dangerously low potassium.
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Frequently asked questions
Are albuterol inhalers toxic to cats?
Yes — albuterol inhalers are toxic to cats. Common signs include restlessness and hyperactivity, fast heart rate, panting.
Are albuterol inhalers toxic to dogs?
Yes — albuterol inhalers are toxic to dogs. Common signs include restlessness and hyperactivity, fast heart rate, panting.
Which parts of albuterol inhalers are toxic?
Inhaler canister.
What makes albuterol inhalers toxic?
Albuterol.
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