🔴 HIGH — Dangerous
Why is it risky?
These ADHD meds are potent central nervous system stimulants. Cats are far more sensitive than humans, and even a small fragment of a pill can cause dangerous stimulant toxicity.
Affected Systems
Nervous · Cardiovascular
Symptoms
Hyperactivity, tremors, dilated pupils, racing heart rate, high blood pressure, hyperthermia, seizures.
What To Do
Emergency vet visit immediately.
Notes
Common exposure route is a cat knocking a pill bottle off a nightstand, not deliberate feeding.
Sources
→ ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center | https://www.aspca.org
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