My Dog Ate Combat Roach Bait! (What You Should Do)
Dogs love to chew and eat roach baits, for some reason.
Many pet owners are concerned about what their dogs might do if they eat combat roach baits. Will combat roach bait hurt your dog?
Dogs are not likely to be harmed by the toxic chemicals in combat roachbait.
These symptoms are common reactions that occur when toxic substances enter the dog’s digestive system.
You should be concerned if your dog eats the packaging or plastic tube containing roach baits. This can cause bowel obstruction which can be a serious and dangerous health problem. Want to know more? Continue reading!
Combat Roach Bait is Harmful to Dogs
Even though most roach bait products are low in toxicity and not lethal for dogs, they can still be dangerous and harmful if ingested.
Most roach gels are safe for dogs and have safety margins for house pets. They contain toxic chemicals that can kill roaches, but are safe for dogs.
One or two pieces of combat roach bait won’t be enough to poison or kill a dog. To suffer fatal complications, your dog will need to eat a tray of roachbaits.
However, dogs that eat roach bait will still experience mild stomach irritation. This can include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and even vomiting. This is not something to worry about.
These natural bodily reactions should stop after a few hours. If your dog’s symptoms persist for more than 24 hours, or if the condition becomes worsening, you should immediately consult a veterinarian.
It is more concerning if your dog eats the plastic tube or the casing of the combat roach bait, than if it ingests roach poison. You should inspect the packaging of the roach poison.
If your dog has eaten any of the packaging or swallowed plastic from a combat roach gel tube, foreign body obstruction or intestinal obstruction can occur.
Dogs who have eaten pieces of plastic from roach stations can develop foreign body obstruction.
Intestinal obstruction is also known as bowel or stomach obstruction. If left untreated, it can be fatal.
Dogs that aren’t able to clear the stomach blockage will die within 3 to 5 days. This could be due to several complications, such as dehydration or infection.
What happens if your dog eats combat Roach Bait?
Roach bait products are high in sugar and preservatives. This attracts cockroaches as well as our pets! Dogs can’t resist the temptation to eat and snack on roach baits.
Roach bait poisoning may sound like a serious medical condition but it is not. Especially if you get immediate medical attention.
Dogs that have ingested combat-roach poison will experience nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, drooling and pain in their oral cavity. They also may experience uncoordinated gait, lethargy, shivering and lethargy.
These signs and symptoms are normal reactions to foreign poisonous compounds or poison entering a dog’s system.
Although the signs and symptoms may not be fatal, they could lead to more serious complications that could endanger your dog’s health.
If your dog’s health is seriously compromised, you should immediately visit a veterinarian.
How long would it take for a dog to show signs of poisoning?
The severity of the clinical signs caused by poisoning from roach traps can vary from one dog to another, depending on how much poison was consumed.
Some toxic compounds in roach traps can be detected within minutes while others can take up to 24 hours.
However, the initial reactions like sudden vomiting, stomach upsets, nausea, drooling and skin rashes often begin between 30 minutes and two hours after the dog ingests the combat roach poison.
Other symptoms such as lethargy and diarrhea may take longer to develop due to roach bait poisoning.
What to do if your dog accidentally eats combat Roach Bait?
To avoid further complications and severe consequences, you must act quickly if your dog eats battle roach baits or other harmful products.
Roach baits aren’t considered to be dangerous for most pets. However, any dog that has ingested roach traps must be rushed to the veterinarian immediately.
Dogs with severe regurgitation, shivering, or seizures should be given immediate attention.
After careful examination, your veterinarian may induce vomiting to allow your pet’s digestive tract to expend any remaining roach poison. Without veterinary advice, you should not force your dog into puking at home.
If your vet tells you to make your dog vomit, you can give it enough hydrogen peroxide to cause vomiting.
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the proper dosage for a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution is one teaspoon per five pounds of the dog’s body weight and three teaspoons for dogs weighing more than 45 pounds.
The hydrogen peroxide solution can be administered by injecting it into your dog’s mouth with a syringe.
To prevent dehydration, veterinarians may recommend giving intravenous fluids to dogs that are vomiting and experiencing diarrhea. Dogs who exhibit shivering and seizures are also given anticonvulsants and sedatives by the vet.
Professional veterinarians don’t recommend giving raw eggs to dogs who have ingested roachtraps, contrary to popular belief. They claim that raw eggs lack the necessary binding components to neutralize the poison. Dogs with difficulty breathing may also require supplemental oxygen support. In this instance, they might need to remain in the clinic. If your dog is pacing backwards, pawing its face, whining, or pacing around, it may be choking on the plastic bait’s plastic housing. Here’s what to do if your dog chokes from the ingestion of plastic pieces, such as those found in roach traps. You should still take your dog to the vet immediately if you suspect that it ate plastic from the combat-roach bait station. Ingestion of plastic pieces from a bait station can cause foreign body obstruction. Sharp pieces of plastic housing that your dog ate could cause internal lacerations to the throat lining or gastrointestinal tract. Depending on the size and location of the plastic fragments in the stomach, the treatment for stomach obstruction can be either surgical or non-surgical. Sometimes, doctors can remove small pieces or fragments of the metal bait casing from the GI tract using
You can also give your dog plain pumpkin paste if you are unable to visit the vet immediately.
This creates a substance which could potentially cushion sharp plastics throughout the intestinal tract.
This video will show you how to help your dog if it swallows poisonous material, such as roach bait.
How to prevent your dog from eating Combat Roach Bait
Preventive medicine is better than curative, as the old saying goes. To keep your pets safe and to prevent them from eating these insecticides, you should be able to use bait stations, bait traps, and bait gels correctly.
It is important to place the bait station or roach trap in a strategic location to ensure that your dog doesn’t eat the baits. The bait station or roach trap should be placed in an area your dog cannot reach.
Smarty dogs shouldn’t be able drag roach baits into narrow spaces with their paws.
Place roach baits on top or inside closed cabinets, in the cabinet sink, or in other areas that are too high for your pet to reach.
Because they don’t contain any poison or toxic chemicals, adhesive roach traps are a better option than bait stations and bait gels. Natural insecticide options are also toxic and powerful for insects, but safe for pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there safer alternatives to chemical-based Roach Baits
There are safer and more effective ways to get rid of roaches and other pests in your home than using chemical-based roach baits.
If you don’t want to risk your dog or other pets getting a chemical-based poison, a homemade roach killer may be the best option.
It’s amazing to learn that common household items can be used as roach baits.
Here are some homemade roach killers that are safe for dogs and other pets.
- Baking soda and sugar: This tasty treat is safe for pets, but deadly for cockroaches. Mix equal parts of baking soda with table sugar. Place it in a small container or plate or lid of a glass jar. Place it where your dog won’t be able to reach. If possible, it is a good idea to use large metal plates to hold the baking soda and sugar solution.
- Essential oils as deterrents: Cockroaches don’t feel the same way. According to some reports, roaches are deterred by the smell of essential oils like tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil as well as lavender oil and peppermint oil.
- Garlic spray: Garlic has a strong smell and taste that roaches don’t like. Garlic spray can be made at home by adding garlic paste or powder to hot water.
You might also consider hiring professional pest control companies if your home is infested with roaches.
What do Roach Baits Usually Contain? Are They Harmful to Dogs, or Just a Fun Factor?
FIPRONIL, HYPAmethylnon, INDOXAcarB, and BORIC acid are the toxic active components used to combat roach bait. These chemicals can also be used to treat ticks.
These ingredients can be deadly and toxic to insects. They can also be harmful to dogs, especially if they are in large quantities.
Other components of roach baits include non-toxic ingredients like sugar and preservatives. These are used to attract pests to your home.
What Commercial Roach Baits are Safe for Dogs and Other Pets
There are several commercially available pet-safe roach baits, including Combat Max Roach Trap and Ecosmart Ant & Roach Killer. Raid, Ecologic and All-N-One Natural Bug Defense Natural Spray.
Roach bait products are safe for dogs and cats because they contain natural oils and plant-based remedies. The above-mentioned products contain safer ingredients.
Final Thoughts
It is obvious that roach baits work well in keeping our homes pest-free. You should be cautious when using them. Your pet’s health could be at risk if it eats roach bait.
If you plan on using bait stations or roachtraps, be sure to place them strategically so that your dogs can’t reach them.
You can also use roach killers and deterrents that aren’t toxic to dogs such as the ones mentioned in the previous section.
If your dog has severe symptoms after eating roach bait, call animal poison control immediately.
Do you recall any instances where your dog ate roach bait? Let us know about it in our comments section!
John Carter is my name and I love animals, especially cats and dogs. I have a Bachelor of Science in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and several years of experience in animal rescues and shelters. Growing up on a farm that had many horses, cows and cats, as well as chickens and dogs, I discovered my passion for animals at an early age.
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