My dog ran into the other room and carried back a dead mouse. We had the exterminator here several months ago and he set poison traps which is what we assumed killed the mouse. The dog carried the mouse to us dropped it and then we picked the dog up. She didnt break the mouses skin and had it in her mouth for less than 2 minutes. Do we have reason to worry that the dog may have been poisoned? She is only 8 pounds and we want to know if we should bring her to the vet.
(ps we arent disgusting people, we rent and she got this mouse in the basement where the landlord lives)
2007-10-25 07:54:20 · 13 answers · asked by coolbeankatie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If the skin wasn't broken, I'd think probably not. But call your vet and double check. You could also call your exterminator and find out the poison he used. It will be good information to have if anything goes wrong. I agree with her being so small even a tiny amount could affect her.
There's nothing disgusting about your dog carrying around a mouse. Good working instincts :-)
2007-10-25 07:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Cleoppa 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the exterminator set poison traps around the apartment knowing you have a dog, I would atleast hope the poison does not affect dogs.
First I would call the exterminator and find out, because the mouse is nothing if your dog can reach the traps.
However, mice do carry diseases other than just having the poison inside of it. I recommend alerting your vet. Chances are they will suggest keeping an eye on your dog to watch if she is acting any differently.
If you are very concerned and the cost of an extra vet trip is not a problem, go ahead and make the appointment.
Once again, my biggest concern would be the poison in the house, not the mouse.
2007-10-25 08:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she didnt break the mouses skin, dont panic. First call the exterminator to figure out the type of poison he used and then call the vet. But if the mouse was dead from poisoning months ago it would already be decaying so maybe (it is fall) a new mouse came in and your dog killed it. Either way double check to be sure but I wouldnt worry
2007-10-25 08:13:23 · answer #3 · answered by NatrGrrl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep an eye on the dog for an hour or two. Don't give it any water. If it starts foaming or drooling call the vet right away. I doubt you have to worry. The bait set out for mice is usually weight determined for the size animal it is meant to eliminate. I think the dog would have to eat a few dead mice before it even got sick. No harm in calling just to give the vet a head up. Thats what I did when my 80 pund dog ate a whole brand new box of Miracle Grow.
2007-10-25 08:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, your dog should be fine. I would worry if the dog ate it. You might want to find a way to make sure your dog doesn't get any more just in case the dog does take to eating one.
2007-10-25 07:59:07 · answer #5 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tough one. I am 99% sure your dog is OK but the 1% in me would call the vet and ask just to be safe.
2007-10-25 07:58:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you have anything to worry about but just to be sure just make a call to your vet and find out what you should do, if anything.
2007-10-25 07:58:49 · answer #7 · answered by Luca's Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she didn't break the skin, she's probably all right. But watch her closely and if she starts acting sick, get her to the vet stat.
2007-10-25 08:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be sure I would call your vet, or since you are young you can have your parents call the vet. Asking questions over the phone is free so why not utilize it!
2007-10-25 07:58:03 · answer #9 · answered by Teresa V 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it shoul be ok as far as the poison but if your dog hasnt had its rabies shot take him to get it
2007-10-25 08:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by Bellzia 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋