My dog killed a rat, now throwing up bloody yellow vomit. Is he sick?

You probably do not need to be concerned since Puppy did not actually eat the rat. However, if you feel like she is acting abnormally, like vomiting or coughing excessively or acting more lethargic than normal, I would recommend taking her in to the vet just to make sure nothing is going on. There are some diseases that can be spread from rat to dog but with such limited interaction Puppy is probably fine. My only other concern would be if there was any rat poison around that the rat or Puppy could have gotten in to. If so, this could cause some bleeding issues in Puppy. Your vet can run a simple blood test to make sure this is not an issue.

I agree that it looks like blood. Vomiting blood is always significant and Tycho needs to see his veterinarian today. Vomiting blood can be a sign of rat poisoning, autoimmune condition, severe stomach ulcer, intestinal blockage or liver disease And other causes are also possible. Just like with humans, the sooner that you get an appropriate diagnosis and treatment, the better the prognosis. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Poor Ellie! The animal she ate may have given her an infection, or have previously ingested rat poison (which caused it to be easier to catch). Rat poison prevents blood from clotting normally, so bleeding internally can occur. I recommend having Ellie seen by her vet right away. There are emergency clinics that are open 24 hours/day in most towns/cities. I hope all is well!

It seems possible that Bella has ingested rat poison (through eating a rat) I would take him to the veterinarian as soon as you can. The symptoms of rat poison ingestion in dogs include loss of appetite, impaired movement, paralysis of the animal’s hind limbs, slight muscle tremors, generalized seizures, and a depression of the central nervous system. Consuming if a large amount may cause a sudden onset of muscle tremors, and even seizures. Clinical signs usually develop within two to seven days if ingesting the rat poison, or bromethalin ingestion, however it is possible that signs will not develop for up to two weeks following ingestion. If poisoning is mild, with minimal bromethalin ingestion, symptoms may resolve within one to two weeks of onset, although some animals may continue to show signs for four to six weeks. Here are some tips to help if you believe that Bella ingested poison. https://www.petcoach.co/article/what-you-should-know-and-do-if-your-pet-is-poisoned

There are a couple things you should be concerned about, if your dog is not vaccinated then leptospirosis is a concern as Rats carry it and it is a serious disease in dogs (affecting the kidneys and liver). the main second concern is rat poison, if the rate ingested rat poison in the past couple weeks, then your dog could be poisoned too, these poisons are usually blood thinner which cause an animal to bleed to death, often it has a delayed action and the treatment for that is vitamin K, which must be given by your vet by injection first.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco. Silly Camper! My primary concern is actually the status of the rat. If it was dead or lethargic, or if there has been rat bait placed anywhere Camper could have gone, you need to see your vet first thing in the morning for Rat Poison antidote. Taken as a preventative, it should prevent any problems from occurring. Rat Poison is often FATAL in dogs if not treated and early treatment is very successful. So if there is ANY possibility, please see your vet. Otherwise, continue to monitor Camper. As long as he remains playful and energetic, with normal stool and no vomiting, you do not have much cause for concern. If any of that changes, its time to see your vet. Best of luck to you and Camper!

There are two things you can do: 1) nothing, just watch your dog for diarrhea and/or vomiting or paleness. If yoru dog vomits/gets diarrhea do the following: I would fast Bandit for 12 hours and then put her on bland food for two days, such as boiled white rice and boiled white boneless chicken meat, fed in small quantities over several feeds and then transition back to her regular food slowly over a few days. Should he get lethargic, and/or pale (check his gums), he needs to be seen by a vet as the rat may have died of rodenticide. OR 2) if your dog ate the rat within the past 90 minutes, take him to a vet to have him regurgitate the rat with a medication called apomorphine.

A cold and damp nose isn't a sign of illness in a dog, this can be normal. I am concerned that Shadow ate a rat and is throwing up. This rat is likely making her sick, and I would be concerned the rat could have been poisoned by rat poisoning. That will kill Shadow if true. Please take her into a vet immediately.

In these cases close monitoring is needed both for any possible wound/injury from the fight and possible poisoning (some of these rats can be poisoned with rodenticide). Any external wound, lethargy, inappetence, signs of cough, vomiting or diarrhoea should be checked by your local vet.

Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Dude. That’s not good. Rats carry many diseases like leptospirosis, which can pass along to a dog. In addition, if the rat was poisoned with rat poisoning, that will make the dog sick and kill them. I’m very concerned about him and I think he needs to see a vet immediately. Please take him into an ER vet now. Best of luck.