01/07/2026
🐭🐶 With the colder weather here, you may start noticing more rats and mice around your home. If you are using rat bait, please make sure it is kept well out of reach of pets and always use pet-safe bait dispensers.
⚠️ Rat bait poisoning can also happen if your pet eats a poisoned rat or mouse, so it’s important to keep an eye out for dead rats and mice in your yard.
🩺 Signs of rat bait poisoning can include lethargy, weakness, pale gums, bruising or bleeding, coughing, difficulty breathing, vomiting blood, or blood in urine or faeces.
⏳ Symptoms are delayed for several days, so if you think your pet may have been exposed, contact your vet immediately. The sooner treatment starts, the better the chance of preventing more serious side effects.