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POISONING

Rodenticides (Mouse and Rat poisons) should be laid down carefully where pets cannot get at them. A dog or cat may well survive a single large dose without ill effect. Problems arise when there is repeated ingestion over a short period of time as the poisons are cumulative.

As Poppy demonstrated, poisoning is not always obvious in the early stages but once the overt clinical signs show prompt treatment can be successful.

Signs of possible anticoagulant poisoning

• Persistent bleeding from nose, gums, bowel and/or any wound
• Pale mucous membranes (gums)
• Blood in urine and/or faeces
• Petechial haemorrhages (bruising spots) on gums
• Blood in vomit ( often black and tar like)

Prolonged blood loss can lead to:

• Lack of appetite
• Lethargy and extreme tiredness
• Collapse

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