We've got mice. Therefore I have had a ratsak block (can get them in wax block) concealed outside. I know full well that our dog is an outside dog when we are not home, so I made sure it was well hidden, hard to get to etc. Had one down for a few days without incident. I replaced it this morning, as the box says if it has been nibbled at to replace it for a new one. The block had definite mice teeth marks in it.

Unbeknown to me the dog was inside watching what I was doing. When I got home at 1pm this afternoon (was out from 8.15am) there was a half eaten ratsak block on her outside bed So much for the hard to get to and well hidden spot. Rang vet and rushed her straight in to induce vomiting. She had two lots of Soda crystals followed by an injection. She brought some of it up, but I don't think it was enough compared to what was missing from the block. But her stomach was empty after vomiting from the injection.

She is now on vitamin K tablets for 2 weeks and the next 48hrs is critical. Have to keep a close eye on her, and her stools in case they contain blood, as the ratsak will cause internal bleeding if she digested enough. God if something happens to her I am going to have to live with the fact that I basically killed her for the rest of my life. She's not even 6mths old, and had the worst possible start in life being a rescue pup that was found dumped.

The vet is going to ring and check in on her on Friday, but if we notice any change in behaviour we have to take her straight back.