Gopher Poison Safe For Dogs. This gas is highly toxic to rodents and moles, as well as dogs, cats, livestock, and people. Dogs that eat the poison directly, or eat gophers that ate the poison, can also be poisoned.

Stomach acid combines with zinc phosphide, releasing phosphine gas. It takes about 1 ounce of strychnine coated seed to kill a 50 to 70 pound dog. Is gopher poison safe around pets and children?