Emergency

Rat poison / rodenticides

Applies to: Dog · Cat

Anticoagulants and other rodenticides can be lethal. Treatment depends on the product.

Possible symptoms

Bleeding, weakness, breathing difficulty, seizures (depending on type).

What to do

Emergency NOW. Bring the product packaging if possible.

Poisoning or emergency. PatiTools is not an emergency service. If signs are serious, go or call now.

Written by the PatiTools Editorial Team for general information. It is not veterinary advice and does not replace a vet.

Also worth checking

Human medicines (ibuprofen, paracetamol…)
Macadamia nuts
Lilies (flowers)
Chewing gum (xylitol risk)

Check another food

General references

ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Pet Poison Helpline
MSD Veterinary Manual — Toxicology

These are general veterinary toxicology references, not a citation for every sentence on this page. Amounts and severity depend on your pet's size, health and how much was eaten.