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Amphetamine and amphetamine-like compounds such as such as methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), pemoline (Cylert) and dextroamphetamine/amphetamine combinations (Adderall, Dexedrine) are used to treat behaviour disorders in people, including attention deficit disorders in children and adults (Albretsen, 2002). Pets may be exposed by accidental ingestion of their owner’s medications. Toxic doses of amphetamines in dogs and cats can be as low as 1 mg/kg. Pemoline is known to cause clinical signs in dogs at oral doses greater than 2.8 mg/kg (Albretsen, 2002).