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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.
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.
2 Οκτ 2024 · Slugs, Pellets, and Pesticide Poisoning. Typically, slugs are an infrequent source of food for cats. Your common garden slug doesn’t excrete any poison so is not toxic. A few exotic types of slugs are more dangerous, but you won’t be finding those in a typical backyard. But today, slugs can indirectly cause trouble for your 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.
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.
16 Νοε 2023 · Snail and slug bait poisoning is an emergency as the ingestion of just under a teaspoonful can be lethal to cats. The only way to increase the animal's chances of survival is immediate medical attention, as untreated cases result in death.
