Pesticide
Slug pellets (metaldehyde)
Emergency — go to a vet immediately.
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Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.
What to do right now
- 1.Take the packaging
- 2.Prevent further access
- 3.Go to the nearest vet
Symptoms
- Twitching and tremors
- Anxiety
- High temperature
- Seizures
Details
- Category
- Pesticide
- Toxicity
- Life-threatening
- Species affected
- Dogs, Cats
- Routes of exposure
- Eating pellets from gardens or packaging.
- Urgency
- Emergency — go to a vet immediately.
Veterinary treatment
Metaldehyde is banned for outdoor use in Great Britain, but old stock remains; use pet-safe alternatives.