Baclofen

Baclofen

Medications

Toxicity to pets

Baclofen is a human medication used as a skeletal muscle relaxant. Poisoning occurs rapidly in dogs and cats following ingestion of even small doses of baclofen. Clinical signs include gastrointestinal distress, neurological dysfunction, respiratory depression, and death.

If you think your dog or cat accidentally ingested baclofen, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline® immediately for life-saving treatment advice!

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Disclaimer

The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.