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It's very unlikely, unless the dog is very small, and/or if rat ate a huge dose of bait. The latter is unlikely, because rodents tend to stop eating the bait one they receive a lethal dose. But if a small dog happened to eat several poisoned rats, it could indeed get sick or even die.
The Merck VeterinaryManual says that for dogs 1.67 mg/kg is the minimum toxic dose of bromethalin; and that 2.5mg/kg can be lethal. A common formulation of rodenticide is made up of 14 gram blocks containing 0.01% bromethalin, or about 1.4mg of bromethalin per block or tab.
Now you just need to weigh your dog, and do a bit of math yourself.
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OK, ok. Relax. I'll give you an example, and you can plug in your dogs real weight, in kilograms. Note: There are 2.2lbs per kilogram.
Let's say your dog is very small, say 2 kg, or 4.4 lbs . If so, he would need to eat 2*1.67 = 3.34 mg of poison to get sick. That's about 3.34/1.4 = 2.4 blocks of rat poison. Now you just need to know how many rats he ate!
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What workers are most at risk from CO poisoning?
People such as underground parking garage attendants who are exposed to car exhausts in a confined area are more likely to be poisoned by CO. Firemen also run a higher risk of inhaling CO.
What is person called who eats king's food before him so he doesn't get poisoned?
The person who eats the king's food before him to ensure it is not poisoned is known as a "food taster" or "taster." This individual samples the dishes prepared for the king to detect any potential poisons, thus protecting the monarch from harm. Food tasters have been historically employed by royalty and other high-ranking officials to mitigate the risk of assassination attempts through poisoning.
How much of a risk is it to get food poisoning if you eat rotten food?
Will baby be at risk due to food poisoning?
Why do people get food poisoning?
People get food poisoning because they eat something which is contaminated or poisoned. People usually get food poisoning from high risk foods such as poultry, meat, dairy products, eggs, etc.
What is the major health risk of alcohol poisoning?
DEATH.
What is the risk for people who drink heavily?
You could get liver poisoning.
What the risk for people who drink heavily?
You could get liver poisoning.
Why do spores increase the risk of poisoning?
Spores spread easily and the more spores there are on the food, the more you have a risk or food poisoning. It is best not to consume foods that have been left out for long periods of time, such as on the salad bar.
What causes lead poisoning?
When a person ingests or breathes in too much lead for their body to naturally process, they are at risk for lead poisoning.
What's Lead poisoning?
When a person ingests or breathes in too much lead for their body to naturally process, they are at risk for lead poisoning.
Who are at greatest risk of getting food poisoning?
babies, infants and the elderly
What are the benefits consuming fresh meat?
If it isn't fresh, you risk food poisoning.
