Slug Pellets and Cats: Why Those Blue Granules Could Trigger Seizures Tonight

Slug Pellets and Cats: Why Those Blue Granules Could Trigger Seizures Tonight

Those innocent-looking blue or green slug pellets in your garden contain metaldehyde—a chemical that can send your cat into violent seizures within an hour. With less than a teaspoon potentially fatal and no antidote available, every cat owner needs to understand this hidden threat and act fast if poisoning is suspected.