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What happens when dogs eat poisoned rats?

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Created: 2022-06-17 06:03:26

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If your dog ate rat poison, signs can vary dramatically and will depend on the location of bleeding. Signs may include bleeding from the gums, blood in the stool (or black tarry stool), blood in the urine, lethargy, weakness, coughing, shortness of breath, seizures, difficulty walking and potentially sudden death.


Can a dog get sick from eating a poisoned rat?

One of the most common questions asked of pest control companies is whether eating a poisoned mouse can kill a dog. The answer is yes, a dog can get sick and die from eating a poisoned rat or mouse. It's known as secondary poisoning as it gets into your dog's system via a rodent already poisoned.

How long does it take for a dog to react to rat poison?

Ingestion of extremely high doses may cause a sudden onset of muscle tremors, and even seizures. Clinical signs usually develop within two to seven days of bromethalin ingestion; however, it is possible that signs will not develop for up to two weeks following ingestion.

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