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Can eating a rat make a dog sick?

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Toxoplasmosis. Rodents, like mice and rats, may become infected with the protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, which causes toxoplasmosis. This can come from contaminated water or soil. Dogs that eat rodents infected with Toxoplasma protozoans may experience symptoms ranging from diarrhea to nervous system issues.


What will happen if my dog ate a rat?

Whilst catching a mouse or a rat may be a natural activity for cats and in some cases, dogs, eating rodents can have undesirable consequences on our pets. Dangers include infection from intestinal worms and/or toxoplasmosis as well as the possibility of suffering from secondary rat bait poisoning.

Can dogs get sick from rats?

Dogs can become infected by direct contact (from a rat bite or from eating a rat) and indirect contact (drinking urine-contaminated water or licking contaminated soil).”

What are the first signs of rat poisoning in dogs?

Common symptoms of toxicosis in dogs include loss of appetite (anorexia), impaired movement, paralysis of the animal's hind limbs, slight muscle tremors, generalized seizures, and a depression of the central nervous system. Ingestion of extremely high doses may cause a sudden onset of muscle tremors, and even seizures.

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