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My Labrador puppy ate rat poison. What should I do immediately?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 3 months and 4 days old

My pet Labrador retriever puppy eated the rat killing Cake what can I do

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on December 19th, 2017

This is a true emergency. If he ate rat poison he needs to be taken to your vet or local veterinary emergency clinic right now. I would take the package with the ingredients of the rat poison so the vet will know the best way to treat him. Left untreated, he could pass away. I’m sorry he did this and I hope he starts to feel better soon!

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    Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 1st, 2018

    Ideally you go immediately to your vet. This type of poison causes bleeding leading to death. It can take a couple days to see effects but I urge you NOT to wait that long. The vet may recommend blood testing for clotting factors or may just prescribe the antidote (vitamin k). If you are unable to go the vet, contact the Pet Poison Hotline and the toxin specialists there can help you calculate a dose if needed. (+1-855-764-7661) There is a $60 USD fee for this. If this is not possible, reach out to me by consultation (see link below) and I can help with some basic guidelines.

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