Human ADHD Drug Most Common Poison for Cats

ong companion animals, according to the national Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill. Among cats, Adderall (an amphetamine combination used to treat ADHD) is one of the most common and dangerous of these pharmaceutical threats.

Adderall apparently tastes good to cats. A single 20 mg capsule can be fatal to a cat. Symptoms include vocalization, anxiety, agitation, pacing, disorientation, hypersensitivity to light, sound and touch, and even tremors. With quick, aggressive treatment, cats may recover. Please keep this drug (and all medications) securely inaccessible to cats, children, and other pets. Never give medications intended for humans to pets. Most cases of pet poisoning involve acetominophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin.ong companion animals, according to the national Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill. Among cats, Adderall (an amphetamine combination used to treat ADHD) is one of the most common and dangerous of these pharmaceutical threats.

Dr. Jean Hofve shares a report with us from the National Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Illinois that states drugs designed for use by people have been the leading source of poisonings among companion animals. Among cats like Tortoiseshell cats, Adderall (an amphetamine combination used to treat ADHD) is one of the most common and dangerous of these pharmaceutical threats.

Adderall apparently tastes good to Tortoiseshell cat or any other cats. A single 20 mg capsule can be fatal to a cat. Symptoms include vocalization, anxiety, agitation, pacing, disorientation, hypersensitivity to light, sound and touch, and even tremors. With quick, aggressive treatment, cats may recover. Please keep this drug (and all medications) securely inaccessible to your Tortoiseshell cat and other cats, children, and other pets. Never give medications intended for humans to pets. Most cases of pet poisoning involve acetominophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin.