Is Imodium (loperamide) Toxic to Pets?
Yes — imodium (loperamide) is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — imodium (loperamide) is mildly 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
- Loperamide
- Toxic parts
- Tablets
- Also known as
- imodium
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Wobbliness
- Lethargy or sedation
- Vomiting
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Wobbliness
- Lethargy or sedation
- Vomiting
What to do
If your cat ate imodium (loperamide)
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate imodium (loperamide)
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Loperamide is sometimes used by vets, but some herding breeds with the MDR1 gene, and cats, react strongly with sedation and wobbliness.
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Frequently asked questions
Is imodium (loperamide) toxic to cats?
Yes — imodium (loperamide) is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include wobbliness, lethargy or sedation, vomiting.
Is imodium (loperamide) toxic to dogs?
Yes — imodium (loperamide) is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include wobbliness, lethargy or sedation, vomiting.
Which parts of imodium (loperamide) are toxic?
Tablets.
What makes imodium (loperamide) toxic?
Loperamide.
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