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Check Methylphenidate for your dog
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Why Methylphenidate is dangerous
Methylphenidate is a potent stimulant for dogs. Overdose can rapidly cause severe agitation, high heart rate and blood pressure, overheating, tremors, and seizures.
Signs to watch for
Extreme agitation, panting, fast heart rate, high blood pressure, tremors, overheating, seizures
What to do next
Keep the bottle or packaging, count what may be missing, and call for case-specific guidance even if your dog looks normal.
•Merck Veterinary Manual — Poisonings from Human Prescription Drugs
Compiled from veterinary poison-control and medical reference sources, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Pet Poison Helpline, and the Merck Veterinary Manual. This is general educational information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for examination by your veterinarian. DogSafe's severity ratings are our own assessment, calculated from published guidance and your dog's weight. In an emergency, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.