Substances and their sources

Pseudoephedrine

Also called: phenylephrine · ephedrine · decongestant · nasal decongestant · cold medicine · Sudafed · Actifed · Claritin-D

Dog

Dangerous

Described signs

restlessness and agitation, hyperactivity, very wide pupils, fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, tremors, panting, rising body temperature, repeated head movements, hiding, vomiting and seizures

Documented dose: 5 mg per kg of body weight

Source

Cat

Dangerous

Described signs

agitation, hyperactivity, very wide pupils, fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, tremors, rising body temperature, vomiting, hiding and seizures

Documented dose: 5 mg per kg of body weight

Source

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

Available for iPhone

Download on the App StoreDownload on the App Store