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What do you do if your dog eats a rat?

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Created: 2022-06-13 21:12:23

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If you suspect your dog has swallowed rodenticide call your vet or, out of hours, your nearest pet emergency service immediately. Rat poisoning in dogs is an emergency that can't wait until morning. 30 янв. 2020 г.


What happens when a dog eats 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.

Should I be concerned about my dog killing a rat?

Since rats can transmit disease through blood, if a dog kills a rat, it is possible the contamination can occur through the mouth. However, even simply having the rat in their mouth can pass on bacteria if it is on their fur.

Can my dog get sick from killing rats?

The answer is a definite yes. Your dog may be at risk if it has killed a rat. There are a variety of diseases and parasites that can be transmitted from a rat to your dog through touch, bite, and exposure to body fluids. These include afflictions like fever and plague, as well as the well-known roundworm.

Can you save a dog that's eaten rat poison?

If you see your pet eating rat bait it is important to bring them straight to the vet. If you are unable to, please ring us for advice immediately. If you haven't seen your pet ingest rat bait but notice signs that may relate to ingestion then we also advise you to see us as soon as possible.

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