Cocaine
Cocaine
illicit drugs
Alternate names
Blow, Coke, Crack, Rock, Snow
Toxicity to pets
Cocaine is a nervous system stimulant extracted from the leaves of the coca plant. Inhalation of cocaine (powder or smoke form) or absorption across oral mucus membranes (powder form) by pet animals causes excitability, tremor, seizure, heart rhythm disturbances, and, potentially, death.
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.
