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You need to call your veterinarian immediately and notify him/her that you need to bring your dog in for emergency treatment for rat poison ingestion. Get an old blanket or some towels to lay down in the kennel or the back of your vehicle - your dog may vomit on the way in. Grab the rat poison (what's left of it, or the package it came in), and head straight to the vet clinic. Your veterinarian will evaluate your dog, see what kind of rat poison it was and start treatment. The faster treatment starts, the better chance your dog has of pulling through this.
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∙ 12y agoThe answer to this question depends entirely on the type and amount of toxin, and the weight and condition of the dog. Once you have that information -- even some of it -- the best call to make is an emergency call to your veterinarian.
Calling Poison Control is also a good idea. While they're aimed at dealing with humans, they're still a great source for toxin information. You can reach them anywhere in the US at 800-222-1222.
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∙ 12y agotake the poison and the dog to a vet. It will depend on the active ingredients in the poison. Most are anticoagulatiants, in which case the vet will give vit K shots and supportive care until the poison clears. I can't stress to much get the dog to a vet!!!
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∙ 11y agoYou can get your dog to the veterinarian immediately. If possible, grab the container of rat poison as well - there are several different types of rat poison out there and they cause very different problems in dogs.
You should not attempt to do anything for your dog at home. However, be prepared for your dog to start vomiting on the way to the clinic - laying down old towels or blankets in the kennel or back of your vehicle will save you a lot of headaches trying to get the stench of dog vomit out of your car.
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∙ 13y agoTake the dog to the vet immediately.
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My dog had a mouse in its mouth that was killed by rat poison. should i be worried?
Yes I would be worried. If the dog didn't ingest the rat, then it may not be too bad, but please take your dog to a vet. There could be residue in it's mouth that might be taken in when it eats or drinks.
My pet rat ate dog poison 3 days ago. What should I do?
call poison control.
Is rat poison poisonous to an iguana?
Rat poison is usually an anticoagulant that is it is a chemical that stops blood from coagulating. So yes it should finish off (kill) an iguana if it eats enough of it.
Would if your pet rat eats rat poison?
Of course; the poison is still in the rat and your dog will ingest this. Since your dog is larger than a rat it won't affect it as much, but lots of dogs will die or get very sick if they eat rat poison by themselves so immediately call your vet. Never let your dog eat dead animals that they haven't killed themselves (don't let them eat if they shouldn't have killed as well as it will encourage them to kill more) and don't let them eat animals that are being poisoned in your area, eg: rats, mice, rabbits, etc.
Will a poisoned rat hurt your dog if it eats the rat?
It depends on the type of poison the rat was given.
What happens if a human eats rat poison?
The answer is not simple; the effect depends on: - type of the poison (chemical formula) - the quantity ingested - age - another illness - the first aid etc.
How much rat poison does it take to kill a large dog?
You are an idiot that needs to be in prison. Why don't YOU take the rat poison yourself
What can be done if a ferret eats rat poison?
Rush him to the emergency vet immediately!!
What if the dog is ok after a day eating rat poison will she still dies?
This will depend upon the type of rat poison. If it is a Vitamin K-inhibiting poision, yes your dog could still die even though she is not showing symptoms of intoxication 24 hours after eating the poison. You can call the ASPCA's toxicology hotline and see if the rat poison your dog ate could still be affecting your dog. This is a common intoxication for pets and the operators should be able to help answer your questions.
What can rat poison do if one eats it?
rat poisons prevent blood clotting and thinout membranes which causes internal bleeding and eventually death. usually after 2-3 days to prevent rats assosiating between the poison and the dying. should a human consume rat poison all he needs to do is get a lot of vitamin K which is the ingridient in blood clotting the poison disrupts and he'll be fine.
What happens to a horse when it eats rat poison?
Modern rat poisons are anticoagulants and kill by causing wounds to bleed uncontrollable. Unless the horse also receives wounds it should be fine and the rat poison will clear their system. However it would still be a good idea to get the horse to a vet.
Can a dog die after being treated for rat poison?
Your dog is pretty much dead.
