Can my dog eat strychnine?کچلا
No.
Strychnine and other poison baits left out for stray dogs kill within an hour or two. If your dog picked up meat outside and starts twitching or stiffening, go now.
Already ate it?
If they ate itGo to a vet now — on the way, not after you've called around. Keep the car quiet and dim: noise, touch and light can set off spasms. Don't make them vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Watch forNervousness and stiff legs, then a rigid 'sawhorse' stance and seizures set off by noise or touch, often with a high temperature — within 10 minutes to 2 hours.
Thinking of giving it?
Why not even a littleThe oral lethal dose in dogs is about 0.5–1 mg per kg of body weight — a few milligrams can kill a small dog.
WhyPakistani city drives against stray dogs have hidden poison in pieces of meat or chicken, and pets find the leftovers. Strychnine causes violent muscle spasms and seizures that stop the dog breathing.
Where this comes from. Merck Veterinary Manual: Strychnine Toxicosis in Animals.
Reviewed: 20 October 2026
A guide, not a diagnosis. If your dog seems unwell, call your vet.
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