Why it is dangerous to cats
Some slug pellets contain a substance that acts on the nervous system. Signs can appear quickly: the cat becomes restless, drools, vomits, trembles and wobbles, its body temperature can rise, and it can have seizures. Pellets of another make-up may be less dangerous, but they cannot be thought of as safe.
Pellets are scattered in vegetable beds, flower beds and greenhouses, and a cat can find an open packet in a shed.
Which substance the pellets contain and how many your cat ate cannot be judged at home. Contact a vet or an emergency clinic straight away, even if your cat seems well, and take the packaging with you.
What to watch out for
- Signs can appear quickly: drooling, vomiting, restlessness and trembling.
- Seizures can follow, and the body temperature can rise.
- The cat can wobble and struggle to breathe.
- Pellets stay in the beds and on the ground where a cat walks and digs.
- Keep the packet closed and out of your cat's reach.
What it can cause
Signs that can appear after eating it. Each page explains what to look out for and when to hurry to a vet.