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My dog ate Adderall and is acting restless. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog chewed on a capsule of adderall 30mg xr. I would guess only ingested an 1/8 total. She weighs 10lbs. Ate some breakfast seem restless.

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Answered By Laura E. McRae

Veterinary Technician

Published on February 19th, 2015

Contact your veterinarian right away. Adderall falls within a group of drugs known as amphetamines. According to the PetPoisonHelpline website, ingestion of amphetamines in dogs can produce the following symptoms: agitation, aggression, panting, sedation, elevated heart rate, hypertension, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, and seizures. Treatment may include decontamination (if appropriate), IV fluids, thermoregulation, heart and blood pressure monitoring, and supportive care.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on December 27th, 2019

    If he ate it within the past 2 hours, you can have him seen by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. Either can induce vomiting via injection to get the pill out before it is digested and absorbed. If it has been longer than 2 hours, you will have to wait it out like before. Supportive care (IV or subcutaneous fluids, monitoring, etc.) may be administered if needed.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 26th, 2018

    I would take Semper into a vet right away to be safe, as he could have possibly ingested some of the Adderall. Adderall falls within a group of drugs known as amphetamines. According to the PetPoisonHelpline website, ingestion of amphetamines in dogs can produce the following symptoms: agitation, aggression, panting, sedation, elevated heart rate, hypertension, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, and seizures. Treatment may include decontamination (if appropriate), IV fluids, thermoregulation, heart and blood pressure monitoring, and supportive care. Best of luck.

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