My cat ate Baclofen – what should I do?

Updated 2026-09-30 · 1 sources

Based on: Pet Poison Helpline

Call a vet now

Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now. Baclofen poisoning can occur rapidly in cats after ingestion of even small doses.

What to do now

What to do right now

Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
Note what was eaten, how much, and when.
Bring the packaging.
Keep your cat calm.
Remove any Baclofen left.

Don't

Do not make your cat vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Do not give any human medicine.

Why it can be dangerous

Baclofen is a human medication used as a skeletal muscle relaxant.^[1] Poisoning can occur rapidly in cats after they ingest even small doses.^[1] Possible clinical signs include gastrointestinal distress, neurological dysfunction, respiratory depression, and death.^[1]

Signs to watch for

Gastrointestinal distress
Neurological dysfunction
Respiratory depression
Depression
Death

Signs can occur rapidly after ingestion.

Where it is found

Human medication

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Common questions

How much Baclofen is dangerous for a cat?

Even small doses can cause poisoning in cats.^[1]

What signs can Baclofen cause?

Signs can include gastrointestinal distress, neurological dysfunction, respiratory depression, and death.^[1]

How soon can signs start?

Poisoning and clinical signs can occur rapidly after ingestion.^[1]

Sources

Pet Poison Helpline

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