All pets that have ingested snail baits should be prevented from future access to baits, as the adverse experience will not deter them from eating the baits again. When it comes to snail pellets the best prevention is not to use them. There are many alternatives to snail baits such as copper wire. If your council allows it, chickens and ducks are a great natural snail killer, and are a really natural recycling tool as well!
Pet Has Eaten Snail Pellets. Even in small quantities snail pellets are toxic Snail and slug pellets come in two major types; Metaldehyde green and Methiocarb blue snail pellets cause similar clinical signs when ingested by pets. Symptoms Panting Drooling Wobbly gait ataxia Dilated pupils Vomiting, Diarrhoea Muscle twitches and tremors Seizures Heat stress hyperthermia or low body temperature when in shock Depression Coma Snail bait toxicity can be fatal if untreated — seek veterinary attention immediately.
As far as we know, eating one snail or slug isn't cause for concern, but if the snail had just consumed poisonous bait before being eaten, it could be a concern. Typically, though, dogs and cats aren't interested in eating snails or slugs, but there are always those pets that are the exception to the rule.
Slugs and snails can carry lungworm larvae. If you know your pet has a tendency to eat them, contact your veterinarian for advice. If your garden is plagued with snails and slugs, there are safer ways to keep them out of your garden or get rid of them entirely.
Garlic is toxic to both dogs and cats. It tastes good to most dogs, and some cats will even eat it. It can result in liver failure as well as a form of anemia. Its use is not recommended. It is designed to bait and poison slugs and snail, along with earwigs, sowbugs, pillbugs, and cutworms.
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She has an interest in feline medicine. As the weather is getting warmer, many of us are starting to head out into our gardens. Winter rubbish is cleared away, fences are painted, and seeds are sown. Slug pellets containing metaldehyde are extremely toxic to cats. Unfortunately these pellets are mostly made of something a little like cat biscuits to attract the slugs, but this can also tempt hungry cats to eat them. The best way to stop your cat becoming ill is to not use metaldehyde slug bait.
Try copper tapes or picking them off by hand. If you absolutely must use metaldehydes, or you suspect your neighbours are, other options to help to prevent them getting ill are:. Please note your cat may not exhibit all or any of these, but these are the most common signs.
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