How long does it take for a dog to die after eating rat poison?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How long does it take for a dog to die after eating rat poison?

After a dog eats rat poison, it will start to show symptoms in about ten minutes to two hours, and then die in about 4 to 12 hours. Depending on the toxicity of the rat poison, the onset and death time may be faster. Probably slower. Dogs poisoned by rat poison will develop symptoms such as vomiting and convulsions. If found, they need to be sent to a pet hospital for rescue immediately, otherwise the treatment opportunity may be delayed.