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Can my dog get sick from eating a dead mouse?

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Dead animals could have ingested a toxin, such as rat or mouse poison that would, in turn, be dangerous for a dog to consume. Dead animals may also be carrying dangerous bacteria that your dog could be exposed to. 3 янв. 2019 г.


What if a dog eats a dead mouse?

If your pup has eaten a dead mouse or one caught near a populated area where people are likely to put out rodenticides, call your local pet poisoning hotline or your veterinarian immediately. A veterinarian may choose to induce vomiting to remove as much of the poisoned mouse as possible.

Can eating a mouse make a dog sick?

Dogs can get poisoned from eating mice who died from rat poison. Also, dogs can contract several parasites that mice spread. Luckily, the chances of your dog actually getting sick after eating mice are very small. If your dog eats a mouse, he'll probably be fine.

Can eating a dead animal kill a dog?

One of the most dangerous is clostridium botulinum—a type C preformed neurotoxin, which is sometimes found in dead animal carcasses (as well as in uncooked or spoiled foods—so keep your dog out of the trash) that causes botulism. It's rare for dogs to contract botulism, but the effects can be serious.

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