![]() I’d rather you use the more human snap trap – much safer to you and your pet! I’m never an advocate of using these types of poisons, as they pose a threat to wildlife, pets, and birds of prey (e.g., raptors like red-tail hawks, owls, etc.). When in doubt, please don’t use these poisons around your house if you have pets. Not even all veterinarians are aware of these newer active ingredients!ĭepending on what type of mouse and rat poison was ingested, clinical signs can vary. Unfortunately, this means that newer, different types of poisons are cropping up. While the most common type of mouse poison (e.g., brodifacoum, bromadiolone, etc.) often affects your dog’s ability to clot properly, new EPA mandates by the government are reducing the availability of this specific type of poison (called an anticoagulant rodenticide or “ACR”). ![]() These poisons all work (and kill) in different ways, so pay heed! In today’s blog, we’ll talk about the 4 different types of active ingredients found in these mouse and rat poisons. ![]() Lee, find her on Facebook!Īs the weather gets colder, mice and rats start seeking shelter in warm locations… in other words, your house! Unfortunately, the start of autumn means the start of mouse and rat poisoning, putting your dog or cat at risk. Justine Lee explains the dangers of active ingredients in rat and mouse poisons.
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