My dog took Tramadol, now shaking, can't walk. Is it overdose?

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My senior Jack Russel Terrier was given Tramadol (spelling?) because he has an eye abscess. This medication and dosage were given to him yesterday as well and he was fine, but he is now panting, shaking, unable to walk straight (back legs keep buckling) and he is continuously licking his mouth. My vet's office is closed and i dont know what to do. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 22 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

The typical dosage range that most vets use for Tramadol is 1 - 4 milligrams per kilo of body weight, so for Max that would be between 10 milligrams and 40 milligrams. There are published dosages of Tramadol for dogs that go higher than that, but it would be reasonable to assume that your vet prescribed 25 milligrams, which is a half of a tablet (it usually comes in 50 mg tablets). If he tolerated the dosage well yesterday then it seems unlikely to me that this is a Tramadol toxicity, however the signs you are describing are certainly compatible with a Tramadol overdose - ataxia, tremors, and nausea (licking of the mouth). Treatment for Tramadol ovedose is typically supportive, i.e. IV fluids and drugs to control tremors. My best advice to you at this point is to find an emergency clinic, as I think Max may need some supportive care until he gets through this.

My dog took Tramadol, now shaking, can't walk. Is it overdose?

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