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How slug pellets poison cats and why garden use is dangerous

June 22, 2026 by Sophie Whitmore

The Garden Poison Nobody Talks About: How Slug Pellets Are Killing Cats

Millions of gardeners scatter slug pellets every June without realizing they’re placing a deadly poison within reach of their pets. One teaspoon of metaldehyde can kill a cat, causing convulsions within an hour. Learn how to protect your garden—and your pet—from this alarming threat.

Blue Slug Pellets and Cats: How They Cause Seizures

June 4, 2026 by Sophie Whitmore

The Hidden Garden Danger Killing UK Cats: How Blue Slug Pellets Cause Seizures in Minutes

Those innocent-looking blue pellets in your garden border can trigger seizures in your cat within 30 minutes. Metaldehyde slug pellets are extremely toxic to cats, particularly through grooming contaminated paws, and require immediate emergency veterinary treatment. Discover what happens, why the ban isn’t enough, and safer alternatives for slug control.