My dog ate anticoagulant rodenticide (brodifacoum, bromadiolone) — what should I do?
🚨 RED — Go to an emergency vet NOW
Blocks vitamin K recycling -> internal bleeding days later. Antidote (vitamin K1) works if started early.
What to do now
- Call an emergency vet or animal poison control right now, even if your dog seems fine — signs can be delayed.
- Head to the nearest emergency vet; call ahead on the way.
- Remove any remaining material and keep packaging/labels — the vet will want product names and amounts.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control expert tells you to.
- Note the time it was eaten, roughly how much, and your dog's weight.
Why it's a problem
Blocks vitamin K recycling -> internal bleeding days later. Antidote (vitamin K1) works if started early.
Symptoms to watch for
Lethargy, pale gums, coughing, nosebleeds, bruising.
When: 3-5 days
Frequently asked questions
Is anticoagulant rodenticide (brodifacoum, bromadiolone) dangerous for dogs?
Yes. Blocks vitamin K recycling -> internal bleeding days later. Antidote (vitamin K1) works if started early. Treat it as an emergency and contact an emergency vet or animal poison control immediately.
What are the symptoms if my dog ate anticoagulant rodenticide (brodifacoum, bromadiolone)?
Lethargy, pale gums, coughing, nosebleeds, bruising.
How soon do symptoms appear after a dog eats anticoagulant rodenticide (brodifacoum, bromadiolone)?
3-5 days
What should I do if my dog ate anticoagulant rodenticide (brodifacoum, bromadiolone)?
Call an emergency vet or animal poison control right now, even if your dog seems fine — signs can be delayed. Head to the nearest emergency vet; call ahead on the way.
Who can I call for help?
ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661, both 24/7 (fees may apply), or your nearest emergency vet.
Dose guidance
No reliable dog-specific threshold is published for home use, so any amount should be discussed with your vet or a poison hotline.
Sources
- Merck Veterinary Manual: Anticoagulant rodenticides
- Pet Poison Helpline: long acting anticoagulants mouse and rat poison
Last verified against these sources: 2026-10-13. Where sources disagree, PawPanic uses the more conservative guidance.
Also known as: brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethialone, warfarin · Category: Pest control · Last reviewed 2026-10-14