My chihuahua ingested crystal meth. What are the urgent steps to take?

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My chuhuahua I believe injested some crystal meth and is acting very unusual and he is scarring me. He has never acted like this. How do I help him?

Laura E. McRae · Accepted Answer

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.

My chihuahua ingested crystal meth. What are the urgent steps to take?

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