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My 5-month-old kitten ingested Imodium AD. Is this dangerous for her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

Hi, I think my 5 month old kitten may have ingested Imodium AD. Will this be a problem for her?

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on December 17th, 2018

Hi and thanks for posting! Imodium AD can be used to help decrease diarrhea and can be used cautiously in cats (and only under the direction of your primary care vet), however, too much or an overdose of it can cause constipation which may lead to other problems. I would continue to monitor her at home for any behavioral changes and signs of illness and if you are still concerned, I would recommend you call the Pet Poison helpline to speak to a consulting veterinarian for further instructions at (855) 764-7661.

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 1st, 2019

    Hello, thank you for your question about Stormy. Imodium is an anti-diarrheal medication that can be given to cats/kittens. Roughly based on her weight and 1/4 of a tablet ingested she is still in a safe dose range. You may see some signs of constipation develop if she ingested more or is experiencing side effects. If she is straining to defecate I would recommend having her evaluated by a veterinarian so that they can perform an examination and determine the need for additional treatments. Hope this helps!

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