No way. Prescription medications for humans, including Adderall, account for nearly 20% of Animal Poison Control Center calls. Keep it away from your pooch.
Adderall can cause severe side effects for humans. So if your dog ingests Adderall, you could be in for immediate heart issues, high blood pressure, and kidney, or liver problems. Act quickly and call Animal Poison Control.
Beware of Serious Human Drugs
Adderall is a stimulant so you could notice your dog pacing, panting, whining, and acting a bit high-strung. This is a warning that your dog has ingested medication. Officially it’s considered an amphetamine and is not suitable for any animal. In addition, it should be taken with caution by people and only under a doctor’s supervision.
Secure your Human Medication
Not all of us are lucky enough to have a picky eater as a dog. Those dogs question everything they put in their mouth. Some dogs smell medication and run for the hills. Still, others eat first and ask no questions. You may not be able to pounce on the medication as quickly as your dog can slurp it down. We’ve all been there when that pretzel or chip hits the floor. We humans have no chance.
Child-Proof Bottles are Toys
Keep all medication in a closed cabinet so it cannot accidentally end up on the floor. Counter surfers (taller dogs) can swipe any exposed medications right onto the floor. Even if your medication is inside a child-proof bottle, given a short amount of time, any dog will likely gain access to the pills. Which dog wouldn’t love a good chew challenge?
Secure your Pet Medication
In addition to securing human meds, it’s also important to secure your pet’s prescribed and non-prescribed treatments. Even though they are prescribed, they can still be dangerous if an overdose occurs.