What happens if a dog eats a Zoloft pill?
Dr. Marie replied: Zoloft, also called Sertraline, is a commonly prescribed drug for depression in people. An overdose of Zoloft in dogs can cause vomiting, diarrhea, increase in salivation and lethargy. If a dog eats too much Zoloft then they can get more serious symptoms such as muscle tremors, agitation, hyperactivity, more vocalizing,…
How big is a dose of Zoloft for a dog?
So, if you had a lab, let’s say she weighed 60lbs. This is the equivalent to 27kg. So, a toxic dose would potentially be anything over 27*20mg which is 545 mg. So, if your dog ate more than 5 of these 100mg pills then I would be very worried.
How big is a 50 mg Zoloft pill?
Generic Name: sertraline ; Imprint: ZOLOFT 50 MG ; Strength: 50 mg ; Color: Blue ; Size: 10.00 mm ; Shape: Elliptical / Oval ; Availability: Prescription only ;
How much sertraline is in a bottle of Zoloft?
Oral solution a clear, colorless solution with a menthol scent containing sertraline hydrochloride equivalent to 20 mg of sertraline per mL and 12% alcohol. It is supplied as a 60 mL bottle with an accompanying calibrated dropper that has 25 mg and 50 mg graduation marks.
What kind of antidepressants does my Pug take?
My pug (20lbs) accidentally ate a 20mg fluexotine that my other dog takes daily. It dropped and my pug ate it. We use this medicine at a dose of up to 2mg/kg so as long as the Pug is 10kg or more we wouldn’t expect an issue.
So, if you had a lab, let’s say she weighed 60lbs. This is the equivalent to 27kg. So, a toxic dose would potentially be anything over 27*20mg which is 545 mg. So, if your dog ate more than 5 of these 100mg pills then I would be very worried.
Can you take Zoloft with a high Pugh score?
The use of ZOLOFT in patients with moderate (Child Pugh scores 7 to 9) or severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh scores 10–15) is not recommended [See Use in Specific Populations (8.6), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Dr. Marie replied: Zoloft, also called Sertraline, is a commonly prescribed drug for depression in people. An overdose of Zoloft in dogs can cause vomiting, diarrhea, increase in salivation and lethargy. If a dog eats too much Zoloft then they can get more serious symptoms such as muscle tremors, agitation, hyperactivity, more vocalizing,…
The signs of poisoning from anti-depressants will depend on the amount ingested but there are a wide range of symptoms that you may possibly see. Within a short time of eating the tablets (usually 1-2 hours) your dog may start vomiting or become agitated.
Can I give my dog Zoloft for anxiety?
Currently, fluoxetine is the only SSRI approved for use in dogs with separation anxiety. It is commonly prescribed in its generic form and is also available by the brand name Reconcile®. Other SSRIs are frequently used off-label for dogs include paroxetine (Paxil®) and sertraline (Zoloft®).
