Pet hazard register

Antidepressants (SSRIs)

Prescription medicine for depression and anxiety, with agents such as sertraline, escitalopram and fluoxetine.

If you suspect exposure

Contact a veterinarian or emergency veterinary service.

Dyrli cannot assess what applies to your pet.

The information has been checked against the pages linked under each result.

This is general information. Dyrli cannot assess what applies to your pet.

Representative photograph: SSRI antidepressant tablets.
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Representative medicine image; brand, strength and appearance vary.

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What the answers mean

Important to know · Dyrli does not provide doses, treatment or an urgency assessment.

  • Known hazardThis is stated to be harmful to this animal.
  • May be harmfulThis is stated to possibly be harmful to this animal.
  • UnclearWe did not find a clear answer for this animal.

Answers for each animal

Dog

Known hazard

This is stated to be harmful to this animal.

Read more at
Pet Poison Helpline
Date shown
28 Aug 2026
Last checked
28 Aug 2026

Cat

Known hazard

This is stated to be harmful to this animal.

Read more at
Pet Poison Helpline
Date shown
28 Aug 2026
Last checked
28 Aug 2026

Not checked yet

We have not checked this for these animals yet. That does not mean it is safe.

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Antidepressants (SSRIs) · Pet hazard register · Dyrli