27/10/2026
A dead rat in the garden might seem harmless - but it could be one of the more serious things your dog encounters.
If a rat has been poisoned and your dog eats it, the poison does not simply disappear. Secondary poisoning is a real risk, and it sends the clinical team down a very different route in terms of treatment. Hannah and Molly, registered veterinary nurses and managers at Village Vets Ashbourne, still see rat poisoning cases regularly - and fox encounters with outdoor cats are more common than most people realise too, particularly in rural areas.
They cover wildlife hazards and more in the new episode of Tuesday Talks with Ruby Reese - “Emergency Vet Care” - available wherever you listen to podcasts and via the link in bio.
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