Rat poison is one of the most convenient in the fight against rodents. It can be used both indoors and outdoors. However, this drug must be used, observing all safety measures. The fact is that animals and people can suffer from it.
Drug action
Before you start to exterminate rats in the house, you need to familiarize yourself with exactly how the poison works. Poison is divided into several groups.
The first type has a chronic course. In this case, the rodent under the influence of poison can live up to 2 weeks. It all depends on the concentration of the substance in his body. This group often includes anticoagulants. As a result, the animals suffer for two weeks, and then die from heavy internal bleeding. It should be noted that poisoning from such rat poison in dogs and cats is most common.
There are also funds that have an instant effect. Accordingly, the rodent, as soon as it begins to use poison, dies. This is due to the fact that the substance enters the stomach. This group includes drugswhich have a mummifying effect. As part of these funds there are special substances. They allow after the death of the rodent to suppress the smell of decay and decay. The body will simply dry out gradually.
Each of the above poisons has its own special effects. Some substances affect the functioning of the digestive system, while others simply block breathing, and still others affect the nerves, which affects the life of the rodent.
Composition of poison
Before buying poison, you need to worry about what plant the rat poison is made from. There are several groups that differ in composition. The result depends entirely on which plants are included in the mixture.
There are drugs that have a prolonged action. They are the most popular and the most modern. Such rat poison disrupts the functioning of blood vessels, and also promotes blood clotting. The rat begins to pour out liquid tissue. As a rule, rodents may experience symptoms of intoxication, but they are rather mild. The main substance is zoocoumarin.
There are other drugs that are based on sodium. They also include glyfluoro and glomurite. Such funds quickly destroy rats. If a person uses them in compliance with safety regulations, then such poisons do not pose any danger to him.
At the moment, one of the cheapest and most popular drugs are based on arsenic. They also contain phosphorus,thallium, strychnine and lead. Because of these substances, the animal begins severe poisoning, intoxication. It is enough for a rat to simply eat the bait. She can kill her in a few minutes. However, at the moment, the production of these poisons has been discontinued due to the fact that they are very dangerous for pets and humans. However, it should be noted that they are still in use.
If we talk about drugs that are based on zoocoumarin, they have a certain drawback. When rats use this remedy, they do not understand where the danger comes from. However, over time, the animal develops immunity to the substance.
Symptoms of poisoning in cats
Rat poison is very harmful for cats. As a rule, in order to fight rodents, a small dose of the drug is used. Accordingly, in animals, the symptoms of poisoning do not appear immediately, but within 3-5 days. It should be noted that cats, by virtue of their nature, love to hunt mice. Therefore, if an animal finds a poisoned rat and starts eating it, then, most likely, signs of intoxication will become noticeable rather quickly.
General symptoms indicate that the animal is starting to have clotting problems and internal bleeding. The cat begins to be indifferent to everything around, he hides in the farthest corner, difficulty breathing and coughing may begin. In some animals, the stomach swells. In such cases, help must be provided immediately, otherwise the cat will die.
Appears in urinea large amount of blood, the joints swell and become inflamed. Diarrhea and vomiting are also common. You need to pay attention to the condition of the eyeballs. They start to bleed, which looks pretty scary. If help is not provided in time, the animal may go blind, and in the worst case, die.
Symptoms of poisoning in dogs
The symptoms of rat poisoning in dogs are no less frightening. The animal becomes lethargic. A lethargic state may set in abruptly. If the dog is conscious, she has a cough, it is difficult for her to breathe, as bleeding begins in her lungs. All mucous membranes turn pale. The dog may vomit or have diarrhea, nosebleeds, and joints may swell. Appetite completely disappears.
Symptoms of poisoning in humans
The first symptoms of rat poisoning in humans can be observed within 30 minutes to 3 days. An upset stool begins, general weakness, the lips turn blue, the skin becomes pale, blood pressure drops, the heart beats faster, vomiting and constant nausea may be present, and nosebleeds often occur. The person may also lose consciousness.
This list is not exhaustive. Symptoms depend not only on the age of the person, but also on his general state of he alth. It will be most pronounced in children. The risk zone includes people who are in old age or have severe chronic diseases.
Whatdo when poisoned?
In case of poisoning with rat poison, you must immediately call an ambulance. Only after that you can start first aid.
Need a gastric lavage. To do this, a person should drink up to one and a half liters of warm water. Next, you should irritate the language receptors to start vomiting. This must be done three times.
If the poison has already entered the intestines, you need to drink activated charcoal. We should not forget that one tablet is designed for 10 kg of weight. In order for it to begin to act faster, it is necessary to grind it.
If a person has dizziness, or there is a strong weakness, then you should open the window to let fresh air into the room. You can also use ammonia and validol under the tongue. This improves the condition and slightly reduces the effect of rat poison.
Treatment of patients who are poisoned by this drug is carried out in a hospital. In general, therapy lasts about 2 weeks. Special antidotes and anticoagulants are used as medicines. They can also inject vitamin K analogues into the body.
Treatment of dogs
As mentioned above, the dog may well be poisoned by rat poison. The symptoms have already been described, but how to treat the animal? It is necessary to inject vitamin K intramuscularly into the body. Moreover, the treatment for poisoning will last more than a month. It will end only when the blood test returns to normal. Treatment should only be carried out in a clinical setting. The doctor will inject up to 5 mg of the vitamin per kilogram of the animal's weight. If aa person is sure that the poisoning was due to the first generation anticoagulant, then the dose can be slightly reduced. However, you need to understand that if it was this type of poison that caused the disease, then with first aid it is impossible to wash the stomach and induce vomiting. This will only encourage internal bleeding.
What should I do if my dog has been poisoned by a poison of unknown composition?
If the dog was poisoned by rat poison of unknown composition, it is necessary to carry out general therapy. It will be effective and will help in many cases. Heart drugs should be used, as well as diuretics. The doctor should put the dog on a glucose drip. This will keep the body of the animal normal. 10 days the dog needs to be injected with vitamin K.
If the treatment was started late, and the animal's condition is already gradually deteriorating, then it is necessary to use drugs that restore the functions of the liver and kidneys, allow you to remove swelling. It is not uncommon to have a blood transfusion.
Consequences of animal poisoning
The above methods of rescuing dogs are also suitable in case of cat poisoning. It should be noted that treatment at home is not worth it. Unfortunately, it very often does not give the desired effect. As soon as the doctor completes intensive care, he will do additional tests and see if the dose of drugs needs to be adjusted.
As a rule, the poison gives a complication to the liver. There may also be problems with blood clotting. Frequent bleedingdue to injuries and gums suffer.
Results
Rat poison for humans is a necessary attribute in the economy. We are talking about the fact that it allows you to get rid of small rodents that spoil the property in the house. However, if we talk about your he alth, then you need to use the remedy carefully. All safety rules must be followed. The poison must be placed in places where children and pets cannot reach it. Store on top shelves. If there are signs of poisoning in a person or animal, you should definitely consult a doctor. Do not self-medicate.
