My dog ate cocaine / methamphetamine / mdma — what should I do?
🚨 RED — Go to an emergency vet NOW
Potent stimulants: overheating, seizures, arrhythmias.
What to do now
- Call an emergency vet or animal poison control right now, even if your dog seems fine — signs can be delayed.
- Head to the nearest emergency vet; call ahead on the way.
- Remove any remaining material and keep packaging/labels — the vet will want product names and amounts.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control expert tells you to.
- Note the time it was eaten, roughly how much, and your dog's weight.
Why it's a problem
Potent stimulants: overheating, seizures, arrhythmias.
Symptoms to watch for
Agitation, high temperature, racing heart, tremors, seizures.
When: Minutes - 1 h
Frequently asked questions
Is cocaine / methamphetamine / mdma dangerous for dogs?
Yes. Potent stimulants: overheating, seizures, arrhythmias. Treat it as an emergency and contact an emergency vet or animal poison control immediately.
What are the symptoms if my dog ate cocaine / methamphetamine / mdma?
Agitation, high temperature, racing heart, tremors, seizures.
How soon do symptoms appear after a dog eats cocaine / methamphetamine / mdma?
Minutes - 1 h
What should I do if my dog ate cocaine / methamphetamine / mdma?
Call an emergency vet or animal poison control right now, even if your dog seems fine — signs can be delayed. Head to the nearest emergency vet; call ahead on the way.
Who can I call for help?
ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661, both 24/7 (fees may apply), or your nearest emergency vet.
Dose guidance
No reliable dog-specific threshold is published for home use, so any amount should be discussed with your vet or a poison hotline.
Sources
- Pet Poison Helpline: cocaine
- Merck Veterinary Manual: Recreational drugs overview
- Merck Veterinary Manual: Amphetamines and ADHD drugs
Last verified against these sources: 2026-10-13. Where sources disagree, PawPanic uses the more conservative guidance.
Also known as: meth, crack, speed, mdma, ecstasy · Category: Drug · Last reviewed 2026-10-14