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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:42:04 PM EDT
So I'm pretty sure my room mate's cat ate an ambien off of my floor about an hour ago. He looks kinda tired..... but he is a lazy indoor cat, so I dunno?
I don't really like cats, but i'd feel bad if the little (well, big and fat) guy had any long term issues. If he actually did end up scarfing one down should I just let him sleep it off? I'm not putting any money out of pocket for the thing, but if i can feed him something to neutralize it i may try that. 
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:42:57 PM EDT
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If his pecker does not go down in 4 to 6 hours, contact a vet.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:43:18 PM EDT
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Call a vet and then call your roommate.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:43:22 PM EDT
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Ambien tastes pretty foul.
Then again, so does cat food, judging by the smell. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:43:44 PM EDT
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Don't let him drive or operate heavy equipment.
In all seriousness, I hope it's alright. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:43:44 PM EDT
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Did he died?
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:43:50 PM EDT
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Does he hate Mondays now?
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:44:19 PM EDT
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This thread would be better with a live video feed. Just sayin'
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:45:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:45:25 PM EDT
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Just wait until it wakes up to find the fridge is completely devoid of food.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:45:27 PM EDT
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If true, you should take him to an emergency hospital immediately. Even Acetaminophen, for example, is extremely toxic to cats. This is potentially a life threatening event for that cat. Yes, I'm serious.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:45:30 PM EDT
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Best thread title of the year.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:46:04 PM EDT
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Who's pill was it?
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:47:04 PM EDT
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The little bastard will sleep for awhile, wake up, take your credit cards and buy a bunch of kitty porn, cat nip and scratching posts on the internet, go back to sleep and never know he did it.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:47:09 PM EDT
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Call ASPCA poison control at (888) 426-4435. See what they say.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:48:47 PM EDT
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Quoted: Does he hate Mondays now?  |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:49:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:49:10 PM EDT
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Quoted:
If his pecker does not go down in 4 to 6 hours, contact a vet. wrong drug |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:50:08 PM EDT
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Call ASPCA poison control at (888) 426-4435. See what they say. I was just going to post that, or call ANY vet for advice. Also call your roommate and let them know. . .I'm sure a sleeping pill intended for a full sized adult would have some negative effects on a cat, even a fat one |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:52:52 PM EDT
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If that's what it was, he's already dead. Just moving around and not aware he's dead yet.
If you want to be nice, call your roommate and see what he/she says about it. A vet could probably make him puke it up. Cats cannot "spit" something out, they toss things around in their mouth and it usually falls out. A dry pill with a wet tongue basically means it's getting swallowed because it won't fall. They rely on fantastic upchuck ability to get rid of items ingested that way. Also, recreational prescription drugs are bad, mkay? The type of place with roommates and ambien on the floor seems like one step away from a felony stop and loss of firearms. The only people I know that have pills go missing randomly (in couch cushions, floor, etc.) are taking drugs relationally and mixing them with booze. Maybe clean up your act? and your apartment for that matter.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:55:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:56:32 PM EDT
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It's a cat. How can you tell if it's dosed or just being a cat?
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:56:45 PM EDT
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If that's what it was, he's already dead. Just moving around and not aware he's dead yet. If you want to be nice, call your roommate and see what he/she says about it. A vet could probably make him puke it up. Cats cannot "spit" something out, they toss things around in their mouth and it usually falls out. A dry pill with a wet tongue basically means it's getting swallowed because it won't fall. They rely on fantastic upchuck ability to get rid of items ingested that way. Also, recreational prescription drugs are bad, mkay? The type of place with roommates and ambien on the floor seems like one step away from a felony stop and loss of firearms. The only people I know that have pills go missing randomly (in couch cushions, floor, etc.) are taking drugs relationally and mixing them with booze. Maybe clean up your act? and your apartment for that matter. WOW 
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Posted: 1/25/2011 1:57:19 PM EDT
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I would call your roommate and proceed with whatever he wants to do.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:00:15 PM EDT
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Quoted: If that's what it was, he's already dead. Just moving around and not aware he's dead yet. If you want to be nice, call your roommate and see what he/she says about it. A vet could probably make him puke it up. Cats cannot "spit" something out, they toss things around in their mouth and it usually falls out. A dry pill with a wet tongue basically means it's getting swallowed because it won't fall. They rely on fantastic upchuck ability to get rid of items ingested that way. Also, recreational prescription drugs are bad, mkay? The type of place with roommates and ambien on the floor seems like one step away from a felony stop and loss of firearms. The only people I know that have pills go missing randomly (in couch cushions, floor, etc.) are taking drugs relationally and mixing them with booze. Maybe clean up your act? and your apartment for that matter. geezus........ maybe you should take your own advice and lay off the crack cocaine...... It's fucking ambien, as in sleep aids.... it's not like he's free-basing oxycontins ETA: The only people I know that have pills go missing randomly (in couch cushions, floor, etc.) are taking drugs relationally and mixing them with booze. Maybe clean up your act? and your apartment for that matter. Sounds like you need to clean up your act and quit hanging around druggies After all, it's only one stop away from a felony and the loss of your firearms. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:00:17 PM EDT
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If that's what it was, he's already dead. Just moving around and not aware he's dead yet. If you want to be nice, call your roommate and see what he/she says about it. A vet could probably make him puke it up. Cats cannot "spit" something out, they toss things around in their mouth and it usually falls out. A dry pill with a wet tongue basically means it's getting swallowed because it won't fall. They rely on fantastic upchuck ability to get rid of items ingested that way. Also, recreational prescription drugs are bad, mkay? The type of place with roommates and ambien on the floor seems like one step away from a felony stop and loss of firearms. The only people I know that have pills go missing randomly (in couch cushions, floor, etc.) are taking drugs relationally and mixing them with booze. Maybe clean up your act? and your apartment for that matter. The cat isn't allowed in my room, except to look at the fishtank every once in awhile. I'm a young adult, and can't afford to live by myself for another couple years most likely. The ambien is mine, and i know i had dropped one or two last night, but had to get up early, so i didn't worry about it. I don't take it very often, unless I have to get up very early, and have to go to bed very early. Maybe a few times a month. No recreational use.....(how is falling asleep fun?!) Not worried about the law, I live a very clean life..., but thanks. Poison control said to see how he acts because it's not the CR or whatever, and it's been too long to have him spit it up since it dissolves within 20-30 mins. in the stomach. He's still alive and doesn't seem too bad? |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:01:03 PM EDT
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If that's what it was, he's already dead. Just moving around and not aware he's dead yet. If you want to be nice, call your roommate and see what he/she says about it. A vet could probably make him puke it up. Cats cannot "spit" something out, they toss things around in their mouth and it usually falls out. A dry pill with a wet tongue basically means it's getting swallowed because it won't fall. They rely on fantastic upchuck ability to get rid of items ingested that way. Also, recreational prescription drugs are bad, mkay? The type of place with roommates and ambien on the floor seems like one step away from a felony stop and loss of firearms. The only people I know that have pills go missing randomly (in couch cushions, floor, etc.) are taking drugs relationally and mixing them with booze. Maybe clean up your act? and your apartment for that matter. Dude, your weird. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:01:35 PM EDT
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Quoted:
If that's what it was, he's already dead. Just moving around and not aware he's dead yet. If you want to be nice, call your roommate and see what he/she says about it. A vet could probably make him puke it up. Cats cannot "spit" something out, they toss things around in their mouth and it usually falls out. A dry pill with a wet tongue basically means it's getting swallowed because it won't fall. They rely on fantastic upchuck ability to get rid of items ingested that way. Also, recreational prescription drugs are bad, mkay? The type of place with roommates and ambien on the floor seems like one step away from a felony stop and loss of firearms. The only people I know that have pills go missing randomly (in couch cushions, floor, etc.) are taking drugs relationally and mixing them with booze. Maybe clean up your act? and your apartment for that matter. You arent any relation to this guy, are you? 
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:02:17 PM EDT
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Forcing him to drink peroxide will induce vomiting. Way to go having pills lying around on the floor. Very indicative. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:09:01 PM EDT
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Way to go having pills lying around on the floor. Very indicative. Where the fuck do they make you people? |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:10:49 PM EDT
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Forcing him to drink peroxide will induce vomiting. Way to go having pills lying around on the floor. Very indicative. Of what? I don't think that word (indicative) means what you think it means. 
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:11:04 PM EDT
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Best thread title of the year. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:14:30 PM EDT
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why do many assume that because a college kid has a Rx, and its a controlled substance, hes doing it recreationally? Things happen. Chill. I was prescribed percocet for a root canal and ended up washing them in the washing machine, lol. had them in my pocket incase i was in pain. it happens. i ended up finding one under my drivers seat 8 months later. threw it out.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:15:39 PM EDT
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man you really screwed the pooch on that one..
damn druggies! 
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:17:34 PM EDT
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Quoted: The only people I know that have pills go missing randomly (in couch cushions, floor, etc.) are taking drugs relationally and mixing them with booze. Pills get dropped by legal users all the time. My wife took an ambien on accident once. Looks just like a generic claritin. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:19:01 PM EDT
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One 10 Mg. ambein will lay out most 150 Lb persons, that cat ate the equivalent of a 150 Lb. person taking ten (100 Mg.) of zolpidem (assuming similar absorption/metabolism of the drug). that cat is probably dead by now.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:19:43 PM EDT
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A person can't overdose on ambien just by itself can he?
I wonder if a cat can? Maybe it will make him sleep for a long time. You should take the cat to an animal hospital, and you shouldn't leave pill on the floor like a drug addict. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:20:37 PM EDT
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Some meds that work in humans dont metabalise the same in pets /animals. should be OK.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:21:33 PM EDT
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Forcing him to drink peroxide will induce vomiting. Way to go having pills lying around on the floor. Very indicative. Of what? I don't think that word (indicative) means what you think it means. It means what I thought... indicative |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:23:29 PM EDT
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some of you all that are going too hard on the OP are the same ones who let your children run with sizzors in the middle of traffic with no shoes on while shouting at the top of their lungs. hypocrites.... noones perfect. he dropped a pill that a room mate who dosnt know how to lock up a cat when leaving ate it.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:24:05 PM EDT
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Lack of video fail.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:26:16 PM EDT
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Quoted: Some meds that work in humans dont metabalise the same in pets /animals. Drug dog I know ate enough cocaine to kill several people. He's fine. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:26:34 PM EDT
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Forcing him to drink peroxide will induce vomiting. Way to go having pills lying around on the floor. Very indicative. 
OH TEH NOES, I'm a Drug Addict!!!1!!1!11 |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:27:06 PM EDT
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Way to go having pills lying around on the floor. Very indicative. Where the fuck do they make you people? What do you mean you people? |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:28:01 PM EDT
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I hope the poor thing doesn't suffer or die, but it's still pretty funny. On an unrelated note i saw a Yorkshire Terrier eat a 10mg? Adorall once (half amphetamine pill)...i never saw a dog literally fly through the air until that point  It lived, but i don't think it ate anything for a few days Speed |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:28:30 PM EDT
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A person can't overdose on ambien just by itself can he? I wonder if a cat can? Maybe it will make him sleep for a long time. You should take the cat to an animal hospital, and you shouldn't leave pill on the floor like a drug addict. Yes, pretty easily. It is a sedative/hypnotic and like most others can cause CNS depression to the point of respiratory failure and death in the event of an overdose. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:28:55 PM EDT
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I've had to give my wife's cat pills before. It's almost impossible. I don't see a cat swallowing a pill on his own.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:29:00 PM EDT
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sweet dreams, kitty.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:31:11 PM EDT
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Well, sounds like kitty is in it for the duration now.
We'll just have to see if he pulls through. |
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:31:27 PM EDT
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If it starts to have strong sexual urges and an urge to gamble, but may include suicidal thoughts, consult a vet asap.
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Posted: 1/25/2011 2:36:20 PM EDT
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Here is a cat thread in GD; I opened this fully expecting to find a bunch of "shoot it" or "your not a man if you own/live with a cat" replies.
GD surprised me today. OP, hope kitty is OK. Could be awkward to kill your roomate's cat. |
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