My dog ate bromethalin rodenticide — what should I do?
🚨 RED — Go to an emergency vet NOW
Neurotoxin with no antidote.
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
Neurotoxin with no antidote.
Symptoms to watch for
Tremors, wobbliness, paralysis, seizures.
When: 2-24 hours (up to days)
Frequently asked questions
Is bromethalin rodenticide dangerous for dogs?
Yes. Neurotoxin with no antidote. Treat it as an emergency and contact an emergency vet or animal poison control immediately.
What are the symptoms if my dog ate bromethalin rodenticide?
Tremors, wobbliness, paralysis, seizures.
How soon do symptoms appear after a dog eats bromethalin rodenticide?
2-24 hours (up to days)
What should I do if my dog ate bromethalin rodenticide?
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
Merck: LD50 ~3.54 mg/kg in dogs; lower doses cause a paralytic syndrome. Any amount = RED.
Sources
Last verified against these sources: 2026-10-13. Where sources disagree, PawPanic uses the more conservative guidance.
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