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Concern about cats eating mice
This information from the ASPCA
Welcome to ASPCA News Alert, the weekly newsletter of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. PET HEALTH ALERT: RAT AND MOUSE BAITS ARE POISONOUS TO DOGS AND CATS, TOO In 2004, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) received more than 8,500 calls involving animal exposures to rodenticides—a nearly twenty percent increase from 2003. The most common active ingredients found in rat and mouse baits are anticoagulants, which interfere with blood clotting processes. Other formulations include ingredients such as zinc phosphide, bromethalin and strychnine, which are designed to kill rodents by affecting the critical systems of the body. Some baits contain inactive ingredients meant to attract rodents—and these ingredients can also be attractive to companion animals. "If a pet ingests a rodenticide, potentially serious or even life-threatening problems can result, such as bleeding, seizures, or damage to the kidneys and other vital organs," says APCC Senior Vice President, Dr. Steve Hansen. When using any rodenticide, it is important to place the product in areas that are completely inaccessible to companion animals. "Poisonings resulting from the consumption of rats or mice who have ingested a rodenticide are not typically a concern in companion animals, unless their staple diet consists mainly of rodents," adds Hansen. "Generally, the greater concern with the ingestion of rodents or other wildlife involves the potential risk of disease transmission or bacterial gastroenteritis. Because of this, we would still advise pet owners to contact their local veterinarian if they suspect their pet may have ingested a rodent or other wild animal." (P.S. This is also another good reason to keep your cats indoors, and to never let your dog roam unsupervised.) If you think that your pet has accidentally been exposed to rodenticide, you can also call the APCC*at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock emergency assistance. If you know the type of rodenticide involved, please have the container or package information on hand so that a proper identification of the ingredients can be made for appropriate treatment ---MIKE--- In the White Mountains of New Hampshire (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') |
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