Wafarin
is an anti coagulant poison, which acts upon the targets blood clotting mechanism, It interferes with the animals ability to synthesise Vitamin K, which plays a vital role in the animals clotting mechanism, The body requires clotting to take place many times during the day and night and not just when the animal bleed externally, consequently, over a period of 3-5 days after eating wafarin, a major bleed may take place internally and clinical signs may include: dullness, weakness, pale mucous membrane (look at the gums) difficulty on breathing, nosebleeds, blood in the urine/faeces. If you suspect your cat or cat has eaten this type of poison, obtain treatment straight away, if caught early enough the animal can be given the appropriate treatment. It is recommended to keep all of your cats away from any rat/ mouse poison or bait when it is laid down or stored. Cover the poison over to stop larger animals accessing it. Even if you are advised that the poison is not palatable to cats, beware, our cats have very strange tastes and will consume the most unpalatable of substances. Likewise keep your cat away from any dead or dying rodents as they also may be inadvertently poisoned.