Family pets bein poisoned

[Lee Borgersen]

 Family pets poisoned as mouse infestation hits Minnesota lakes region.



October 22, 2016

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It appears family pets are turning out to be the big victims in the excessive rodent problem that hit northwest Minnesota lakes country this fall.

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At least one local veterinarian is seeing an influx of pets, especially dogs, being harmed or even killed from the use of mouse and rat poison.

“Unfortunately, dogs can get into everything, including rodent poisoning,” says Dennis Lange, owner and vet at Aurochs Vet Service in Audubon. “It tastes good to pets.”

 
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Lange said Tomcat, the well-known rodent control brand, sells an item that contains bromethalin, which is particularly harmful for pets to consume and digest.

He said homeowners should look to see what type of poison they’re using, because any rodent poison will kill the mice, and “it’s really good for getting rid of rodents, but you need to be careful with it.”

Lange has seen three dogs in the past week with symptoms of poisoning, which vary depending on how much the dog has eaten. He said the poison interferes with a clotting factor that shows signs of bleeding in dogs’ stools or from the nose. Another symptom is having a difficulty breathing.

“It doesn’t happen quickly,” said Lange of how long it takes for the position to hit the dog’s system. “It depends on the poison.”
But there are some treatments, such as the use of Vitamin K. This treatment “works very well,” Lange says, but it has to be in the earlier stages of poisoning.

Another is having the pet throw up the poison right away or putting activated charcoal in its mouth.

Later-stage poisoning would require the animal to get a blood transfusion. If it really is too late, the poison can cause a cerebral swelling, which proves to be fatal.

“If the poison is too long in the dog’s system, there isn’t much of a treatment,” said Lange. “But it depends on the case.”

“It’s sad if it’s your dog, that’s for sure,” he said, because up to a certain point, dogs tend not to survive.

Lange said if people remember where they put the poison and what kind they are using, it will help keep pets from getting into the poison.

Call your local vet for any questions or concerns about rodent poisoning.

[glenn57]

Funny you posted this. Just had a conversation with an individual who had there dog poisoned.

My brother had an ordeal also where his neighbor poisoned and killed his lab. The neighbor paid dearly for it too!