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Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 1 year old | 6 lbs
I have a small 6 Ib Shih Tzu and think she ate an ambien. I got it from a friend because I hadn't sleeping. When I looked for it by my purse it was gone. Now she is nervous and can't relax. She did eat some food before it started her stomsch was full. I am so afraid for her.
2 Answers

Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on July 15th, 2017
Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Hello, fortunately it is not likely to be life threatening but some of the following symptoms could be expected: ataxia , hyperactivity , vomiting, and lethargy (, as well as panting, disorientation, nonspecific behavior disorder, and hyper-salivation. symptoms usually start within 1 hour of ingestion and last up to 12 hours.
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