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My small dog ate amitriptyline and is shaking. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

5 lds consumed 15 mg of amitriptyline she's responsive she can move her head move around some with some mild shakes and she did throw up

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Answered By Sarah Box, BVSc

Veterinarian

Published on June 20th, 2017

I'm sorry to hear Holly ate something she shouldn't! It's good to know she is responsive. I would strongly recommend contacting the Pet Poison Helpline for further information about this medication and to determine if the amount she ingested is cause for concern. She is a very small little dog. If they advise that toxicity is possible at this dose they will provide you with a case number that you can give to your veterinarian. Your vet can then call the helpline themselves and they will be advised if any treatments and antidotes that need to be administered. Holly make need to stay in the hospital, and receive IV fluids and activated charcoal. Your vet may also recommend some baseline bloodwork and this may need to be monitored in the future.
Good luck-I hope Holly improves soon!

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