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My dog ate human diabetes or blood pressure medicine. Is he okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old

Can dog become diabetic or can he have blood pressure problem if by mistake he ingested my grandpa diabetes control and blood pressure control medicine ?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2017

No, he cannot become diabetic or have high blood pressure problem but depending on the exact drugs and dosage it could cause him some short term problems such as low blood pressure and low blood sugar levels, if he seems lethargic you need to take him to the ER urgently.

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