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Rat Poison
Rat poison (rodenticide) is extremely dangerous to pets. Different types have different mechanisms and treatments. The two main categories are anticoagulant and bromethalin-based poisons.
Key Facts
- Anticoagulant rodenticides: prevent blood clotting by depleting vitamin K; signs appear 3-5 days after ingestion
- Anticoagulant treatment: vitamin K1 supplementation for 30 days; prognosis good if caught early
- Bromethalin: causes brain swelling; no antidote; signs within 2-24 hours
- Bromethalin signs: tremors, seizures, paralysis, death; treatment is supportive only
- Vitamin D-based rodenticides: cause fatal hypercalcemia and kidney failure
- Secondary poisoning: pets can be poisoned by eating rodents that ingested the poison
- Always bring the product packaging to the vet for identification
- Species: dogs and cats