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My Cat Ate Venlafaxine What Should I Do?

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August 9, 2021
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My Cat Ate Venlafaxine What Should I Do?

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Many of us take various prescription medications for different types of illnesses and conditions. If we have pets, then it’s imperative to prevent them from gaining access to these medications. However, accidents will happen, and a cat (or dog) may somehow gain access to our medicine.

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Has your cat eaten venlafaxine? Are you worried venlafaxine will make your cat sick? If so, then you’ve come to the right place.

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We understand it can be scary when our feline friends eat something they shouldn’t. In this article, we’ve put together some information about venlafaxine and whether or not it can make your cat sick. Let’s get started!

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What is Venlafaxine?

Venlafaxine is a prescription medication that’s used to treat depression, nerve pain, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder. This medication may also go by the name Effexor. This medication is usually prescribed in tablet or capsule form. And it’s available in immediate-release and extended-release forms.

This medication is called a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), and it works by increases levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. This is how it eases depression and anxiety symptoms.

While this medication can help humans, what happens if a cat ingests venlafaxine?

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Venlafaxine & Cats

This medication is toxic to cats. So, if your cat has ingested venlafaxine, then call the vet immediately. Keep in mind that if your cat has eaten an extended-release version of this medication, symptoms may not show up for 6-8 hours after ingestion.

Don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Call the vet if you know your cat has eaten this medicine.

Symptoms of Venlafaxine Ingestion in Cats

You may notice these symptoms if your cat has ingested venlafaxine:

  • Depression
  • Dilated pupils
  • Rapid respiratory rate
  • Vomiting
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Uncoordinated, wobbly gait
  • Hypersensitivity to touch
  • Respiratory distress
  • Tremors
  • Agitation
  • Seizures

If you notice any of these symptoms in your cat, call the vet immediately. This is a medical emergency.

Treatment of Venlafaxine Ingestion in Cats

There’s no specific treatment for ingestion of venlafaxine ingestion in cats. So, the vet will provide supportive treatment such as IV fluids, medications to treat symptoms as they arise, and possibly an antihistamine if your cat develops serotonin syndrome (too much serotonin).

The vet may also treat your cat with activated charcoal to help keep your cat’s body from absorbing the medication.

The vet will also monitor your cat’s blood pressure and breathing rates.

It is possible for a cat to survive after ingesting venlafaxine; however, they must be treated by a veterinarian as soon as possible after eating the medication.

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Julie

Julie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where she studied Animal science. Though contrary to the opinion of her parents she was meant to study pharmacy, but she was in love with animals especially cats. Julie currently works in an animal research institute (NGO) in California and loves spending quality time with her little cat. She has the passion for making research about animals, how they survive, their way of life among others and publishes it. Julie is also happily married with two kids.

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