Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Some brands containing Cholecalciferol are: d-Con, Quintox, Bell, Montomco
This is one of the most dangerous types of poison as only a very small amount can be lethal. Cholecalciferol poisoning is expensive and difficult to treat. It is a challenging rat poison to treat among vets.
Common Symptoms:
Treatment
There is no specific antidote but for the best possible outcome, aggressive IV fluid injections will be necessary to flush out the kidneys and return the calcium levels back to normal. Animals will typically need to be hospitalized for up to a week.
How To Prevent Rat Poisoning
There are a few things you can do to prevent your furry friends from getting into the poison traps in the first place! Consider these precautionary steps before you decide if and where to use rodenticides.
1. Don’t use rat poison
There are a variety of other methods to practice safe rodent control that dont employ using rodenticides. If you want to avoid harming your pets, abstaining from rat poisons is the first step!
2. Put your rat and mouse traps somewhere your pets can’t get to
This is made a bit easier if you have a larger dog but when it comes to small dogs you have to get creative with your hiding spots. Put yourself in your dog’s position. If you can easily grab it with your hand, they can just as easily grab it with their mouths or paws.
3. Put your rat poison inside a cage
Make sure the cage is large enough for rats but too small for your dog and other pets.
4. Monitor your dog
Whether your dog is inside or outside, keep a close eye on your beloved pet. Dogs are very curious creatures looking to get their paws into whatever they can reach.
If you begin to notice any peculiar behaviors in your pet, make an appointment with your vet as soon as possible. Please call the nearest animal hospital immediately to set up an emergency appointment if your dog has any of the symptoms listed above. It can be difficult to determine what our dogs are feeling but what they lack in words they make up for in actions or lack thereof. Never hesitate to get a professional opinion. What can seem like an upset stomach or lack of energy has the possibility of being so much more drastic and life-threatening.
CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3):
This is one of the most dangerous mouse and rat poisons on the market and seems to be gaining in popularity.