Snail bait is highly toxic and even small amounts are enough to cause poisoning in dogs. Less than a teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight can cause life-threatening clinical signs. It can not only hurt dogs, but it can be fatal.
How do you treat snail poisoning in dogs?
Treatment for dogs who have ingested snail bait containing iron EDTA (red) includes supportive fluid therapy, gastric lavage and an enema to remove as much of the poison as possible and in severe cases, treatment to chelate (bind) the iron.
Are small snails poisonous to dogs?
In short, this means that the answer to the question of whether slugs and snails are poisonous to dogs is no. However, they are potentially dangerous due to the risk of lungworm.
Will snail hurt a dog?
Slugs and snails can carry lungworm parasites which can lead to serious health issues if passed on to your dog, including breathing problems, coughing, tiring easily, poor blood clotting and excessive bleeding, weight loss and even death in puppies or dogs with compromised immune symptoms.
What happens if my dog eats snail poison?
Early signs may include drooling, vomiting, panting, and anxiety which can progress to include depression, a wobbly gait, or the characteristic muscle tremors, seizures, and hyperthermia. The high body temperature may cause damage to internal organs. Severe cases can result in the animal becoming comatose.
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