My cat ate docusate sodium. Will she be okay or need emergency vet?

Hello. Rolo should be ok. This is a high dose for a cat however it shouldn't cause too much trouble. Rolo may have some cramping and diarrhea, so if he is painful then have him seen by a vet, but otherwise just make sure he has lots of water. Good luck with Rolo.

She needs to be seen by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER immediately. Either can induce vomiting via injection to get the pills up and out. Activated charcoal may be given afterwards to further decrease absorption. This is most successful if done within 2 hours of ingestion. Given current events, you may need to drop her off then wait for your veterinarian to call you to discuss exam findings, treatment options and follow up plans.

Hi and thanks for posting! Imodium AD can be used to help decrease diarrhea and can be used cautiously in cats (and only under the direction of your primary care vet), however, too much or an overdose of it can cause constipation which may lead to other problems. I would continue to monitor her at home for any behavioral changes and signs of illness and if you are still concerned, I would recommend you call the Pet Poison helpline to speak to a consulting veterinarian for further instructions at (855) 764-7661.

Animals can show signs of toxicity after ingesting 1.5 mg per kilogram of body weight and Hunter may have ingested over 7 mg per kg. I would be concerned about the potential for serotonin syndrome secondary to this medication. It could cause agitation, high heart rate or blood pressure, muscle tremors or seizures. I would recommend seeing an emergency veterinarian to discuss treatment. Attempting to induce vomiting might be recommended if he ate the pill recently, but it can be difficult to get cats to vomit. Otherwise the recommended treatment would probably be IV fluids and monitoring in the hospital.

Mirtazapine does have a side effect of drowsiness or sedation in pets. It is commonly used in cats as an appetite stimulant. 30mg would be 4 times higher than I normally use, and this overdosage can cause: 57% vocalizing, 38% agitated, 23% vomiting, 21% tachycardic, 15% ataxic and 11% lethargic. The symptoms can last a little longer than 72 hours. As long as Dolly is still eating and drinking normally, I would continue to watch her. If the she is still not completely normal in a day or two, she may need a checkup with a vet.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. I would recommend contacting Animal Poison Control. They have a pet database where they can enter you pet's weight and tell you if this is a toxic amount and guide you on what you would need to do or signs to watch for in your pet. I hope this information helps! https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

It could potentially cause serious toxicity. Blackie should be seen by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. If the ingestion was less than 2 hours ago, vomiting can be induced via injection. Activated charcoal may be given after to further decrease absorption. Kidney function should be monitored to confirm no damage has been done.