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What should I do if my dog eats a rodent?

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Created: 2022-03-14 01:00:18

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If your pup has eaten a dead mouse or one caught near a populated area where people are likely to put out rodenticides, call your local pet poisoning hotline or your veterinarian immediately. A veterinarian may choose to induce vomiting to remove as much of the poisoned mouse as possible.


How long after eating a mouse will a dog get sick?

Symptoms can appear two to 36 hours after poisoning. It would be best if you took your dog to the vet immediately. He will probably have to stay in the vet's office for a few days.

Can eating a rat make a dog sick?

Toxoplasmosis. Rodents, like mice and rats, may become infected with the protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, which causes toxoplasmosis. This can come from contaminated water or soil. Dogs that eat rodents infected with Toxoplasma protozoans may experience symptoms ranging from diarrhea to nervous system issues.

Can dogs get sick from rodents?

Leptospirosis is caused by Leptospira bacteria that rodents and other animals can transmit to animals and humans. Dogs can become infected by direct contact (for instance, from a rat bite or from eating rats) or via indirect contact (for instance, by drinking urine-contaminated water).

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