{"id":1971,"date":"2016-10-10T04:08:21","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T04:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=1971"},"modified":"2016-10-10T04:08:21","modified_gmt":"2016-10-10T04:08:21","slug":"autumn-hazards-for-pets-rat-and-mouse-poisons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/autumn-hazards-for-pets-rat-and-mouse-poisons\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Hazards for Pets: Rat and Mouse Poisons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FIDO-8.png\" alt=\"rat poison, mouse poison, pet toxins, pet emergency, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, fall pet toxins, autumn pet toxins, autumn pet dangers, fall pet dangers\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FIDO-8.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FIDO-8-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ffcb05;\"> If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested rodenticides, this is considered a \u201cYELLOW\u201d \u2013 or semi-urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead of your arrival. This is considered a \u201cYELLOW\u201d case and not a toxin ingestion \/ \u201cORANGE\u201d case because this type of case can be treated at our urgent care facility on an outpatient basis. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p>Fall is here&#8211;the season of changing colors, apple orchard visits, and pumpkin spice lattes! During this time of year, rodents also feel a chill in the air and look for a warm place to call home. Many people place rat and mouse-killing bait around homes to eliminate infestations. Here\u2019s what you should know about the four general toxic forms of rat and mouse baits.<\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, early detection is key! If you see your pet eat rodent poison (or even think it could have) contact a vet right away. Often, the first step is to induce vomiting. In the clinic, we do not use hydrogen peroxide as it can cause stomach and esophagus irritation. However, if you live far from a vet, hydrogen peroxide may be the best option. Call an animal poison control center for assistance with dosage.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Anti-coagulants\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What do they do?<\/strong>\u00a0Cause bleeding both inside and outside the body<\/li>\n<li><strong>Names to watch for<\/strong>: brodifacoum, bromadiolone, diphacinone, warfarin<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long before my pet starts to show symptoms?\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>36-48 hours until bloodwork shows abnormal results<\/li>\n<li>3-5 days until poisoning symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\u00a0Pale gums, weakness, difficulty breathing, coughing, bloody urine, bloody feces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:\u00a0<\/strong>This is the only rat bait with a specific antidote, Vitamin K1, which is given every day for several weeks after the poisoning. However, if a pet is already sick from bleeding, blood transfusion is often needed prior to giving Vitamin K1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I do not promote using toxic rodenticides; however, from my perspective, anti-coagulants are better than others because at least there is an antidote! If you must use rat poison, please consider an anti-coagulant product.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Neurotoxins<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What do they do?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Cause brain and spinal cord swelling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name to watch for:<\/strong>\u00a0Bromethalin<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long before my pet starts to show symptoms?\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Large amounts cause symptoms within 2-24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Smaller ingestions can take 1-2 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\u00a0Listless, drunken walking, weakness, asymmetric pupils, rapid and uncontrolled eye movements, tremors, seizures, paralysis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:\u00a0<\/strong>There is no antidote; treatment involves charcoal to absorb toxin left in the stomach, fluids, and other supportive care. Medications to reduce pressure in the brain, lessen tremors, and stop seizures may be necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5439 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FIDO-9.png\" alt=\"rat poison, mouse poison, pet toxins, pet emergency, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, fall pet toxins, autumn pet toxins, autumn pet dangers, fall pet dangers\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FIDO-9.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FIDO-9-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Vitamin overdoses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What do they do?<\/strong>\u00a0Cause organ failure, most notably kidney failure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name to watch for:<\/strong>\u00a0Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long before my pet starts to show symptoms?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>12-36 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\u00a0Vomiting, won\u2019t eat, weakness, increased thirst and urination, bloody diarrhea, seizures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:\u00a0<\/strong>There is no antidote; treatment involves charcoal to absorb toxin left in the stomach, fluids (a very specific type of intravenous fluid) and other supportive care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4. Toxic gas (Zinc Phosphide)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Toxic mechanism:<\/strong>\u00a0Zinc phosphide is converted to toxic phosphine gas in a moist and acidic environment (i.e. the stomach). This gas causes severe gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiac and other organ damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name to watch for:<\/strong>\u00a0Zinc phosphide<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long before my pet starts to show symptoms?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>15 minutes to 4 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\u00a0Vomiting (sometimes bloody), diarrhea, abdominal bloating and pain, rotten fishy breath, difficulty breathing, abnormal heart rhythms, fluid build-up in the lungs, drunken walking, weakness, tremors, seizures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\u00a0There is no antidote. Decontamination must be done in a well-ventilated (often outdoor) environment to reduce risk of human lung damage from toxic gas. Do NOT feed a small meal. A full stomach actually WORSENS toxicity from stomach acid production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hopefully, you never need to call regarding a potential toxic emergency, but just in case, here is contact info for an animal poison control center to keep handy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Animal Poison Control ASPCA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phone number: 888-426-4435<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Blackwell\u2019s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion Small Animal Toxicology<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/npic.orst.edu\/factsheets\/rodenticides.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Pesticide Information Center<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/BLOG-Author-Block-22.png\" alt=\"Ally Thell, DVM, emergency veterinarian, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/BLOG-Author-Block-22.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/BLOG-Author-Block-22-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676317991167077\/\"><\/a><br \/>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested rodenticides, this is considered a \u201cYELLOW\u201d \u2013 or semi-urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. 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