Are Blood pressure medications Toxic to Pets?
Yes — blood pressure medications are toxic to cats. Yes — blood pressure 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
- Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers
- Toxic parts
- Tablets
- Also known as
- metoprolol, amlodipine
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Weakness
- Collapse
- Slow heart rate
- Vomiting
Dogs (toxic)
- Weakness
- Collapse
- Slow heart rate
- Vomiting
What to do
If your cat ate blood pressure 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 blood pressure 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
Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers can drop heart rate and blood pressure dangerously, even at small doses.
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Frequently asked questions
Are blood pressure medications toxic to cats?
Yes — blood pressure medications are toxic to cats. Common signs include weakness, collapse, slow heart rate.
Are blood pressure medications toxic to dogs?
Yes — blood pressure medications are toxic to dogs. Common signs include weakness, collapse, slow heart rate.
Which parts of blood pressure medications are toxic?
Tablets.
What makes blood pressure medications toxic?
Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers.
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