How to tell if a dog ate rat poison Weakness and lethargy. Vomiting or coughing blood. Nose bleeds. Bleeding from the gums. Bleeding when doing the toilet. Blood in stools. Bruising. Breathing difficulties (caused by bleeding into the lungs)
How do you know if your dog ate rat poison?
If your pet has ingested rodent poison, their gums will be pale and often the gums will bleed as well. Also make sure to check for nose bleeds. Firm (swollen) abdomen: Check for a firm or distended belly. Rat poison causes internal bleeding and this would normally cause the abdomen to swell.
How long does it take to show symptoms of rat poison in dogs?
Symptoms may take up to 3-5 days to notice unless your dog has been chronically exposed. Most Common Symptoms: Lethargy. Weakness/Collapsing.
What happens if your dog licks rat poison?
After ingestion, internal bleeding occurs throughout the body and will eventually kill the animal. It may take two to seven days for the effects of this poison to appear. Cholecalciferol ingestion causes calcium in the body to increase. This leads to acute renal failure, cardiac abnormalities, and possibly death.
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