Haemorrhaging is often noticed through a bloody nose. Strychnine It is the primary toxicant in malicious poisonings. Strychnine is used as a pesticide. Commercial formulated baits are often pelleted and dyed green or purple. The onset of strychnine effects occur within ten minutes to two hours after ingestion.
Affected animals appear nervous and apprehensive, developing a tense abdomen and saw-horse stance.
This progresses to violent, intermittent seizures. Death occurs in one to two hours after onset if not treated. Dogs are very susceptible to poisoning by 1080. 1080 is used to control rodents such as rabbits. Dogs are usually poisoned by eating contaminated rodents.