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Rat Bait

Rat Bait is very curious creatures, so it is no surprise that they commonly find things around the house that they should not. One of these common things that they often get into it are poisonous baits are placed to control rodents and other animals around your property.

Here are some clinical signs to look out for if your dog happens to ingest some of these common poisons that might be around your house Glue traps for rats

Strychnine

Strychnine is often used in rat and mole baits. While the concentration is often regulated to 0.3% or less for public use, it can still be very deadly to a dog that consumes it. Symptoms of strychnine poisoning usually appear within two hours of eating it. Your dog will appear agitated, excitable, and apprehensive, and often convulsions will follow with rigid extension of all four limbs. Often this leads to leads to seizures rat poison.

Sodium Fluoroacetate

This compound is a very strong rodent and gopher poison and is very restricted and usually only allowed to be used by a licensed pest control operators and is not used very frequently in the United States. Your dog can ingest this poison simply by eating a dead rodent that had ingested this poison earlier. Symptoms of these poisonings usually begin with vomiting which proceed to convulsions and collapse.

Metaldehyde

This poison is very commonly found in snail and slug baits in the western United States. Sometimes it can also be found as a solid fuel for camp stoves as well. Supposedly the dried form tastes like dog food, which might be why it's so appetizing for them. Symptoms appear up to three hours after eating it and they include profuse drooling and slobbering. Proceeding to an inability to stand followed by seizures.

If you think your dog has ingested any type of poison its always best to consult your veterinarian right away or have the poison control center number handy.