Toxic to dogs · Medications

Is Baclofen toxic to dogs?

Extreme severity No safe amount — No amount is considered safe.

Yes. Even a small amount can be life-threatening — treat any exposure as an emergency and contact a vet immediately.

Symptoms to watch for

  • abnormal vocalization
  • walking drunk (ataxia)
  • severe sedation
  • agitation
  • slow heart rate
  • low blood pressure
  • tremors
  • seizures
  • difficulty breathing (respiratory depression)

How vets treat it

Immediate veterinary attention including decontamination, IV fluids, intravenous lipid emulsion, mechanical ventilation, anti-seizure medications, and aggressive symptomatic and supportive care.

Why it's dangerous

Baclofen acts as a skeletal muscle relaxant with a narrow margin of safety, leading to severe central nervous system and respiratory depression even in small amounts.

Toxic compound: Baclofen

Good to know

Baclofen has a very narrow margin of safety in pets and can be deadly even in small quantities.

Sources

This page is informational and is not veterinary advice. If your pet has been exposed to something risky, contact your vet or an animal poison control line right away.

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