Can Rat Poison Hurt Cats?

Yes. Rat poison is poison whether it’s eaten directly by the cat or indirectly by a cat (i.e. a cat eats a poisoned rat). Poison should not be used around animals of any type including dogs and cats. Most cats appear to have better sense of smell and taste than dogs and thankfully avoid it in almost all instances. Dogs, however, often show down on the food before even realizing there is something wrong with it. The best thing to do if you’re trying to kill mice or rats is to have a cat that will chase and kill them. Do not use poison. Use traps or even the little black boxes that only the mice can get into. If you think your cat may have eaten poison, write down the active ingredients of the poison if known and call the pet poison control hotline. Be prepared to pay for this phone call first. You should also contact your vet Flat Rock, NC.