Is Rat poison / Rodenticide toxic to dogs or cats?

Different rodenticide types have very different mechanisms and time courses. Anticoagulant rodenticides (warfarin, bromadiolone, brodifacoum) are the most common type and cause internal bleeding over several days. Bromethalin attacks the nervous system; cholecalciferol raises blood calcium to dangerous levels. Metaldehyde and methiocarb slug pellets are a separate class of garden poison that cause tremors and seizures. Always bring the product packaging - the type determines the treatment. Even if no symptoms are showing, call for guidance: delayed onset is the norm.

Toxicity is dose-dependent. Your dog's weight and the quantity consumed are both important - include these when you call poison control.

Cats may be exposed by eating poisoned rodents (relay toxicosis). Anticoagulant rodenticides accumulate in the tissues of rodents and can cause poisoning in cats that consume them.