Cat or dog eats rat poison (Anticoagulant rodenticides)
Cats: Do not eat · Dogs: Do not eat — Anticoagulant rat poison reduces vitamin K in the body. This causes the blood to not clot and cause internal bleeding throughout the body. Symptoms usually do not appear immediately but begin to appear 1-5 days after consumption. If you suspect your pet has consumed rat poison, Take him to see a veterinarian within 60-72 hours, even if there are no symptoms. Because your veterinarian can give you vitamin K to prevent severe bleeding. Don't wait until you see signs of bleeding.
English nameRat Poison (Anticoagulant Rodenticide)
catDo not eat
dogDo not eat
Symptoms that may be experienced
- depressed
- Weak
- Bleeding from the nose or gums
- Vomiting or blood in your diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing from bleeding in the lungs
- Walking with a limp from bleeding in the joint
- collapse
Instructions
If you suspect that your pet has consumed rat poison Take him to see a veterinarian within 60-72 hours, even if there are no symptoms. Because your veterinarian can give you vitamin K to prevent severe bleeding. Don't wait until you see signs of bleeding.
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Last checked 2026-07-03