My dog ate a Klonopin pill while on Xanax. Is this an emergency?

It is not often used in pets but does have a wide dose thankfully. That is actually the middle dose for her weight, so you are unlikely to notice any affects at all. In extreme cases it can be anything from lethargy and sedation to hyperactivity. As long as she is responsive and walking, you can monitor her at home for the next 12-24 hours.

Clonidine is a medication that we do use in dogs for anxiety disorders. The dose of this medication in dogs is about 0.1 mg for dogs that are less then 20 pounds. The dosage that Daisy may have ingested is more than tolerated one and I would strongly suggest to have her checked immediately by your local veterinarian.

This is a potentially toxic dose and I would recommend seeing an emergency veterinarian. Alprazolam (Xanax) can cause sedation and disorientation or hyperexcitability. At high doses it can effect the blood pressure or lead to muscle tremors. Since you’re not sure if she ate the pill you could also contact the Pet Poison Helpline - they might be able to better determine if her symptoms are consistent t with ingestion and can recommend whether or not you need to seek treatment. http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com

Generally, you don't want to exceed 4mg total dose daily. You may see excessive lethargy or sedation and maybe some ataxia (wobbly gait). Rarely, Xanax may cause nervous system excitement or liver issues. If the ingestion was within the past 2 hours, the safest option would be to have them seen at the nearest veterinary ER. Vomiting can be induced via injection to get any medication out before it is absorbed. If you can't take them to a vet now, you can monitor for the above symptoms and have them seen if necessary.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Klonopin (Clonazepam) is a drug that we commonly use for anxiety in animals. Based on the veterinary drug book, the recommended dose for Clonazepam in dogs is 0.1 - 1 mg/kg by mouth every 12-24 hours. So for example, 30lb would equal 13.6kg. So the dose this body weight should receive would be 1.4mg every 12-24 hours as the lowest dose and 13.6mg every 12-24 hours as the highest dose. I always recommend testing out a new medication prior to using it for its intended purpose to see if it works. If this is expired, I would refrain against using this. As always, I would contact your veterinarian, whom you usually see for Olive and discuss using this medication with the vet on the phone as I do not know the full medical history on Olive. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Clonazepam can be used to treat seizures in dogs. If ingested, sedation, depression, and stumbling can occur. Without knowing the milligram of the medication, I don't know it he will have any signs. It will not cause seizures though. I would just be careful he doesn't ingest them. Keep them out of reach, in a cabinet. Kisses to Bruno!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. Oh no, poor Luna. Even if she only ingested 6mg, that's double the highest recommended dose for a cat her weight. Too much clonazepam can lower the blood pressure, leading to weakness or collapse. In a senior cat, low blood pressure can be very serious. I'm not sure why you have no way of getting her to a vet, but she does need to see one immediately to make sure everything is ok. I would see if you could have a friend or family member take you into the vet, or call a cab or Uber to have her seen now. Best of luck.