How many cat owners know that slug pellets can poison cats if they consume them? My next door neighbours found a very ill cat in their garden a couple of weeks ago which was having seizures as well, and according to the vet they took it to it had probably eaten slug pellets. The cat eventually died.
I don't use slug pellets (or own a cat) so it's not a problem for me, but how many cat owners use slug pellets in their garden without considering the effect it could have on their pets?
2007-09-13 05:59:28 · 13 answers · asked by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
This is all very true but I will let you know that there is a slug pellet that you can get that is pet and environment safe. I have it at home. All people have to do is ask the garden area for pet friendly products. they cost a little more but well worth the piece of mind!! I will post the name of the product when I get home!
2007-09-13 06:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Slug Pellets Cats
2016-11-12 04:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by belay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a problem for dogs too. Our friends nearly lost their shih tzu to the same poisoning. Luckily they realized in time and he survived with no long-term effects.
A few places ban the type of slug and snail pellets that are dangerous to pets. Since there are non-toxic alternatives, I think they should be banned everywhere for this reason.
Edit: The safe brand is called Sluggo.
2007-09-13 06:08:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Hi, not only slug pellets but at the link i have posted even your flowers can mean death to the cat in some case`s
2007-09-13 06:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by Leo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that. However, it's not surprising considering many things are poisonous to dogs and cats. Very sad to hear about the ill cat.
2007-09-13 06:08:05 · answer #5 · answered by Madison 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
slug pellets are a pesticide, and very toxic just like all pesticides
2007-09-13 06:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are a posion
but you can get cat friendly, well here in the uk you can, they are called growing sucess slug peletts (i think)
2007-09-13 06:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good point and thanks for sharing the information. I never let my cats out and they do just fine inside. Too many bad things can happen to them.
2007-09-13 06:19:20 · answer #8 · answered by red 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We only use Sluggo. It is safe for pets and wildlife.
2007-09-13 06:23:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not me i use small plates with bear in at least the snails die happy
2007-09-13 13:01:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋