Cape Cod's Dogs and Wildlife Dying From Rat Poison

25/11/2024 6 min
Cape Cod's Dogs and Wildlife Dying From Rat Poison

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22 November, 2024 – CAPE COD, MA – Emily Lindblad fell in love with Luna's mischievous and energetic personality — but when the yellow lab puppy was just 9 months old, she unwittingly ingested rat poison and spent a month fighting for her life. Luna survived the ordeal, but many animals — including dogs and a range of wildlife — aren't as lucky. The New England Wildlife Centers addresses hundreds secondary rodenticide poisonings every year. Dr. Priya Patel explains how the poison travels up the food chain ,,, and kills unintended victims.