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.
Can dogs get sick from killing mice?
Mouse Encounters Can Be Serious Lymphocytic choriomeningitis is carried from a house mouse (Mus musculus) and is spread to your dog through the rodent's urine and feces. Leptospirosis is a bacterial agent that spreads from mice to your dog through contact with her skin or mucous membranes.
What are the signs of mouse poisoning in a dog?
This can cause bleeding from anywhere on the body, but will most commonly be seen as bleeding from the gums, nose or there may be blood in your dog's faeces or urine. Bleeding may not always be visible and poisoned dogs can also show signs of weakness, being tired, coughing, lameness or bruising.
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