Anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning occurs when a cat ingests rodenticide. This usually occurs when the poison is placed in and around buildings without protective bait stations, allowing access to the poison by cats and other non-target animals.
Can cats get poisoned by rats?
Directly ingesting rat poison is not the only way cats can be affected. Cats that hunt in and around the home can be poisoned by eating rodents that have ingested rat poison.
How do I know if my cat has been poisoned by rat poison?
Common symptoms of toxicosis in cats include anorexia (loss of appetite), 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.
How can you tell if a cat has been poisoned?
Signs that might show that your cat has been poisoned include:1Salivation.2Vomiting.3Diarrhoea.4twitching and fitting.5breathing difficulties.6shock or collapse.7inflammation or swelling of the skin.8depression or coma.
What could have poisoned my cat?
Just as cleaners like bleach can poison people, they are also a leading cause of pet poisoning, resulting in stomach and respiratory tract problems. Other common household products dangerous to cats include laundry detergent, kitchen and bath surface cleaners, carpet cleaners, and toilet bowl cleaners.
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