My puppy took too much metoclopramide. Is she going to be okay?

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
  
  It is a little bit too much for a one time dose but you could give 3 mg every 6 hours, so it isn't a total day over dose. If your Vet prescribed it that wasy then she/he may be using it off label for something different.
  
  From the ASPCA poison control data of people who called reporting overdoses: 20% had diarrhea, 24% agitation and 16% vomiting.
  
  There is no specific antidotal therapy for metoclopramide intoxication. If an oral ingestion was recent, vomiting should be induced.
  
  if L develops severe restlessness/hyperactivity, rigid posture, spasms, aggression, or severe drowsiness/depression you need to seek immediate veterinary care. Bladder capacity can be reduced and more frequent urination necessary.
  
  Try calling your Vet to see if they want you to induce vomiting. If it has been several hours inducing vomiting will not help and I would just monitor for the above signs.
  
  I hope this helps. Good luck!

  

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 9th, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
  
  She should be fine. I recommend in the future to give medications in a little bit of food and watch to be sure the correct dog gets the medication. Pill pockets are also nice. Or feed them in separate rooms until they are done and you know the pills have been eaten.
  
  Have a good night!

  

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