When the poison you have lying around zaps your pet

Animals Poisoned Too Close To Home | Animal Tales: "Vermin poison: you might be trying to get rid of unwanted rodents or slugs, but these chemicals can cause excessive internal bruising or bleeding in your pet if ingested. The effects might not be immediately obvious, but the results are very serious." Toxicity is so endemic these days that one rarely considers one's pets. But if you value them, read this salient warning. Instructive. Heck, generally instructive karma food.