Can my dog have slug bait?
Also covers snail bait, slug pellets, snail pellets, and metaldehyde.
No, dangerous
Slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde cause rapid, severe tremors, seizures, and dangerously high body temperature. Untreated cases can be fatal.
If your dog ate this, call your vet or an animal poison control line now.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
- Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Symptoms to watch for
- drooling
- vomiting
- agitation
- tremors
- seizures
- high body temperature
Can dogs have slug bait?
No, dangerous. Contact your vet immediately. This is an emergency.
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