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My dog ate mouse poison. Why didn't the vet induce vomiting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 90 lbs

My Lab ate mouse poison Monday morning. He arrived about 40 minutes later. I was under the assumption that if it were under two hours the induction of vomiting was used as part of the treatment, turns out, the vet did NOT do such. He was kept till this after noon (Wednesday) he is on Vitamin K and was given take home pills. Would the induction of vomiting be of help (Past tense)?In your opinion, is it something that should be done?He is a large Chocolate Lab of that helps.Thank you

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 23rd, 2016

Your assumption is correct, under 2 hours vomiting MUST always be induce when a toxic material has been or is suspected of being ingested. The problem with mouse/rat poisoning is that it is quantity dependent, if he ingested too much, no amount of vitamin K will save him unfortunately, and it is still too soon to know as some of those poisoning have a delayed action mechanism which means they can start working 2-3 weeks after ingestion. You must continue the vitamin K at home for at least 3 weeks and hope for the best.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    Published on January 17th, 2017

    Since it was discovered and treated right away, the chance of him having problems is lower.. Hopefully, he vomited up most of the poison and the vitamin K tablets should prevent any clotting problems from developing. In the future, make sure to keep any poisons in a location that he can't access. Fortunately, you caught him and treatment was started right away. He may need to stay on the Vit K for 3-6 weeks and your vet may need to monitor bloodwork.

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