SIDE EFFECTS OF TRAMADOL FOR DOGS

• Like any medication, side effects can occur when administering dogs tramadol. 

• The side effects that are usually seen include 

          constipation, 
          upset stomach or indigestion, 
          a lowered heart rate. 

• If the animal has taken too much tramadol, he or she will exhibit small pupils, confusion, and seizures, and would require immediate veterinary attention. 

• Use caution when administering tramadol to dogs with liver or kidney problems, since tramadol is metabolized and excreted by these organs. 

• Tramadol should not be given to dogs that are taking SSRIs, tricyclics, or MAOIs due to the risk of seizure. 
• Dogs taking deprenyl for Cushing’s syndrome should also avoid tramadol, as well as other narcotic drugs.