My 6-month Chihuahua puppy ate an energy diet pill. Is it serious?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm very concerned that Sony could become markedly hypotensive (very low blood pressure) after taking these pills. Given that he is a chihuahua, the mg/kg dose that he ingested is most likely a VERY large overdose and could be fatal. I recommend attempting to make him vomit as soon as possible by administering hydrogen peroxide to him orally. You may give him a teaspoon (you may have to use a turkey baster to help get it in his mouth) to try to make him vomit. If he does not vomit after 10 minutes, you may try giving him another teaspoon. Ultimately if this is unsuccessful, I recommend bringing him to your nearest emergency veterinarian as soon as possible. That way, a veterinarian can use medication that is injectable to induce vomiting. He/she can also administer medications to try to reduce absorption of this medication and prevent it from having its dangerous effects. Again, I am very concerned about Sony. I hope this is helpful.

As I'm sure you are aware, caffeine is toxic to dogs. Symptoms can occur with the consumption of 9 mg/pound of caffeine. At Riley's weight, that would be 306mg of caffeine. She should be ok, but monitor her for the next 24 hours to be safe. Best of luck.

This product contains caffein, which dogs are very sensitive to. The diarrhea, vomiting and fast breathing are all signs of toxicity. This can quickly become life-threatening, so I recommend you take Bindi to the vet immediately. good luck and I hope all goes well with Bindi.

It will probably not cause any problems as it wasn't enough chocolate to be toxic. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, or tremors and if noted, take him to a vet right away. Good luck and kisses to Hercules!

This quantity can cause a serious intoxication immediate.Even if Sami is not showing any of the symptoms listed below, immediate urgent treatment may be needed so contact your vet as soon as possible.

I would get Lulu to a vet immediately. Depending on the type of antidepressant and the dose of it, this could cause extremely serious problems such as seizures and death. I would consider this a medical emergency. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Take your dog to your veterinarian or a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic immediately! This is an emergency! Amphetamine poisoning in dogs affects the central nervous system, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems. Clinical signs may include agitation, dilated pupils, tremors, seizures, elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, panting, drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea. Aggressive treatment, including decontamination (if appropriate), IV fluids, sedation, thermoregulation (and cooling measures, if needed), electrocardiogram/blood pressure monitoring, and symptomatic/supportive care, is recommended.