PROFESSIONAL VERSION
Corn cellulose–based rodenticides are relatively common and pose little systemic toxicity risk to veterinary patients. Made from powdered corn (maize) or corncobs, these products lead to dehydration, hypovolemic shock, and death when ingested by target species.
Although some products do contain small amounts of sodium chloride, concentrations are low, averaging 2% (20 mg/g). The typical 28-g (1-ounce) block would thus contain 560 mg (0.56 g) of sodium chloride and would be subtoxic (< 2 g/kg) for nearly all veterinary patients.
Gastroenteritis may be an expected outcome.
Treatment involves supportive care.
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