Dog eats rat poison? What to do and how to avoid it

Rat poison is highly dangerous to dogs and can be fatal to them if they ingest it.

Overview

Rat poison is highly dangerous to dogs and can often be fatal to them if they ingest it. Rat poison and dogs shouldn’t really live in the same house, and if you do have a rat problem, we advise using other methods of getting rid of them. Let’s take a look at the nasty effects of rat poisoning, prevention tips and what to do if your dog eats rat poison.

Why is it so bad if a dog eats rat poison?

Symptoms

My dog ate rat poison. What do I do?

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Medically reviewed by Edward Davies, BVSc MRCVS, Natasha Demir, MRCVS Cert AVP

Published on 28/02/2019 • Reviewed on 08/01/2024