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28 Σεπ 2024 · Slugs are not poisonous to cats. Some exotic slug species can be toxic, but you won’t find any of those in your backyard garden. However, slugs can carry the parasite responsible for...
Most snail and slug poisons, which can come in a green or blue-colored liquid or granular form, contain a compound called metaldehyde, which is extremely poisonous to cats. Eating as little as 1 ounce of 3% metaldehyde can cause toxicity in an 8-pound cat.
4 Σεπ 2024 · Discover if slugs pose a threat to your feline friend and learn about the dangers of slug pellets. Ensure your cat's safety with our expert advice on Slugs and Cats Safety.
The bottom line is that slugs pose some risks to cats. However small or remote the chance that your cat will try to eat one, it’s best avoided. If you have slugs in your garden I recommend taking steps to get rid of them – without using slug poisons and pellets containing metaldehyde.
15 Αυγ 2014 · Poisons absorbed by a slug before it is eaten may present a health hazard to a cat misfortunate enough to have eaten it. Depending on the slug-deterrent used, one slug is unlikely to cause terrible results.
2 Οκτ 2024 · If you think your cat is showing signs of pesticide or slug bait poisoning, it is crucial to speak to a vet quickly. Some signs of poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, tremors, hypersalivation, increased heart rate, dilated pupils and difficulty moving.
31 Αυγ 2017 · VETS have warned that slug and snail pellets can be deadly for dogs and cats after a Japanese Akita was fatally poisoned. While they may look harmless, many varieties of the pellets contain a chemical called metaldehyde which can make pets seriously ill and, in some cases, prove deadly.
