Substances and their sources

Metformin

Also called: metformin hydrochloride · Glucophage · Glucophage XR · Fortamet · Riomet · diabetes pills · oral antidiabetic

Dog

Keep it away

Described signs

vomiting, by far the most common sign, starting anywhere from fifteen minutes to eight hours later; less often diarrhea, low energy, tremors in the hind legs, pale gums and a body temperature below normal

Source

Cat

Keep it away

Described signs

heavy vomiting and diarrhea; low energy, a low body temperature and pale gums may also appear

Source

This is a compendium of public veterinary sources, not a diagnosis. The weight of your pet changes what a dose means.

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