Slug poison intoxication in dogs

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Updated October 16, 2025
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Overview

Symptoms

Risk

Diagnosis

Vet treatment

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Prevention

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Slug poison intoxication in dogs

By
✔ MRCVS
LMV
MSc
Updated October 16, 2025
5 min read

Slug poison intoxication in dogs can be a life threatening condition. Dogs who scavenge may be at a higher risk of eating something they shouldn’t. Treatment requires prompt identification of the cause and hospitalisation for several days.

Slug poison intoxication in dogs can develop quickly if they ingest a product containing metaldehyde. It can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, tremours and seizures. Ferrous oxide containing products require a large amount to be ingested for symptoms to develop. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, collapse and liver failure. Long-term problems may develop as a consequence of intoxication. If you suspect your dog may have eaten slug poison, take them to see a vet immediately.

What is slug poison intoxication in Dogs? >What is slug poison intoxication in Dogs? [Overview

Symptoms of slug poison intoxication >Symptoms of slug poison intoxication [Symptoms

Dogs at higher risk for slug poison intoxication >Dogs at higher risk for slug poison intoxication [Risk

Diagnosis of slug poison intoxication in dogs >Diagnosis of slug poison intoxication in dogs [Diagnosis

Veterinary treatment of slug poison intoxication >Veterinary treatment of slug poison intoxication [Vet treatment

Home treatment of slug poison toxicity in dogs >Home treatment of slug poison toxicity in dogs [Home treatment

Prevention of slug poison intoxication >Prevention of slug poison intoxication [Prevention

When to worry about slug poison intoxication >When to worry about slug poison intoxication [When to worry

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