Poisoning occurs within minutes and can result in death without immediate treatment. The severity of symptoms, and possibly death, is contingent on the amount of strychnine ingested. Strychnine poisoning in dogs occurs when strychnine, a highly toxic compound used in many rat poisons, is ingested by dogs.

How much strychnine will kill a dog?

To do this, bait materials are impregnated with concentrations of strychnine specific to the target species. The concentration used depends on: the lethal dose rate required • body weight • amount of bait likely to be consumed. Typically 30-60 mg is all that is required to kill a wild dog.

How quickly does strychnine kill?

In persons killed by strychnine, the highest concentrations are found in the blood, liver, kidney and stomach wall. The usual fatal dose is 60–100 mg strychnine and is fatal after a period of 1–2 hours, though lethal doses vary depending on the individual.