My daughters just called me upset about her dog taking her friends 20mg adderal capsule. She took it to the emergency
dog: emergency vet..treat..tablespoon of 3 percent peroxide…
My daughters just called me...
My daughters just called me upset about her dog taking her friends 20mg adderal capsule. She took it to the emergency vet, but because she didn't have the 200 dollars up front fee they wouldn't treat the dog. They told her to give the dog a tablespoon of 3 percent peroxide. She did and the dog vomited a large amount. It was about 45 minutes after the visit they she gave the peroxide to the dog because she had a hard time finding a store open. The dog is playing now and seems better. How long should she be worried and is there anything else she can do?
Dog Specialist: S. August Abbott, CAS, Own Animal Care/Rescue Org. replied 11 years ago
S. August Abbott, CAS, Own Animal Care/Rescue Org.
Experience: We rescue what others leave behind; Animal Care author; Behavior & Nutrition Consults
--- How long after the ingestion of the capsule did the dog vomit?
--- Was the capsule found in the vomit and was it intact?
About 45 minutes after. She was in the dark in the store parking lot and could not tell.She vomited alot she said. She is drinking water.
-- Since this dog did the right thing and vomited within an hour or so after ingestion, chances are very good that the capsule came up and out.
-- How much does this dog weigh?
She weighs 15 pound. Seems to be doing better now. will there be any long term problems? Should she try to get her to drink water?should she get her to drink water? what should she look for now? She was shaking uncontrolablly but now she is calm.
-- I'll be very honest with you, that is a high dose and I'm very disappointed with any vet turning this animal away.
What will happen if the capsule was not vomited up is symptoms of aggitation, inability to rest or relax, rapid heart rate, shaking, tremors, panting -- and possibly death.
I would go back to the parking lot with a flashlight because if this capsule isn't found then another more reasonable and caring vet needs to be.
Gastric lavage (stomach pumping) can be done relatively successfully up to two hours after ingestion
If the capsule IS found and intact, you shouldn't need to do anything else. Let her rest and recover from the stress of this whole thing.
If the capsule is found and partially digested or broken, try administering activated charcoal.
You can make your own by burning a couple pieces of toast - very, very burned - black as charcoal. Crumble it up and feed it to her. It should bind to the drug that might have slipped through and move it out.
I would hesitate allowing water until you know about the capsule. Water will encourage the capsule to dissolve and perhaps move even faster into her system.
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I've spoken with one of our top and most trusted vets, Dr. Fiona and am posting her response for you in its entirety - it will be in the bold type below. Dr. Fiona tells me that the burnt toast isn't adequate as a replacement for 'activated charcoal' and that picking up the actual product is best. Check your pet stores or even local pharmacy stores like Walgreens or CVS, etc.. Ask the pharmacist if necessary. It's worthwhile to have this on hand all the time in your home first aid kit.
Hopefully the capsule came out intact and there are no complications in this event, but still - watch carefully for symptoms
Adderall is a combination of four amphetamines.
This dog weighs 15lbs, which is 6.8 kg. So, she ate a dose of 2.94 mg/kg of this combination.
At about 0.5 mg/kg, we expect to see mild signs of amphetamine toxicity (agitation, hyperactivity, rapid heart rate, panting, muscle tremours).
At doses of about 2-3 mg/kg more serious signs start to be seen.
So, without you inducing vomiting, this dog could certainly have had toxic effects from this!
The dosage for activated charcoal (all forms whether capsule or suspension) is 1-3 grams per kilogram of body weight.
Thus, for a dog of this size, you should give 6 to 18grams.
Here are some links about activated charcoal:
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/charcoal_activated.jsp
http://www.drugs.com/vet/uaa-universal-animal-antidote-gel.html
In general, getting the dog to vomit and then giving activated charcoal is useful.
Since the Adderall formulation may be extended release, then repeating the charcoal in 4-6 hours is also indicated.
Most dogs will readily eat it in a bit of baby food or cooked rice, or non-fat cottage cheese. If you get baby food, check that there are NO onions or garlic in it (as these are toxic to dogs which would kind of defeat the purpose...!).
Then, if the dog has any problems, symptomatic treatment would be indicated (which just means treating the symptoms).
A veterinarian can give acepromazine or chlorpromazine to counteract the effects. Also, a vet can give cyproheptadine (Periactin) orally or rectally dissolved in saline, which may be helpful. The cyproheptadine can be repeated every 4-6 hours as needed (to help with the extended release part).
Symptoms usually start within 1-2 hours of ingestion.
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/amphetamine-toxicity/page1.aspx
If the dog is showing any of the above symptoms of agitation, hyperactivity, rapid heart rate, panting, muscle tremours, then I would strongly recommend that you take her to a veterinarian immediately for treatment
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