Rodenticide toxicities pose a significant threat to pets, leading to numerous visits to veterinary emergency rooms. Rodenticides can impact any pet, from a new puppy digging up backyard traps to a family pet finding forgotten bait in the attic, and the toxicities can be difficult to treat and extremely deadly. However, pet owners can take steps to reduce the risk to their furry family.
Rodenticide Toxicity
While some species are resistant to specific poisons (example: guinea pigs are resistant to bromethalin rodenticides; who knew?), rodenticides are toxic to more than just rodents: Birds and mammals are suseptible. Animals are exposed to rodenticides through direct ingestion of the bait or by consuming animals that have come into contact with the poison.
Rodenticides are designed to be highly palatable, making bait an appealing snack for pets. Many types of poison can cause illness, even at low doses. If your pet finds and ingests any amount of rodenticide, they’re at risk. Most cases of rodenticide
