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 It is not unusual for vets to receive an increase in emergency appointments during this time of year. This is mainly from dogs who suffer minor injuries on walks with their owners, and cats who venture further a field as warm evenings pull them away from sleepy evenings in front of the fire, only to return with dodgy stomachs from eating things they shouldn’t. But reports of intentional poisoning amongst dogs and cats are on the increase across the country and owners are advised to be on their guard.
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Some of these cases appear suspicious, notable cases include those in South Wales, Humberside and North Essex; but in the main, dogs and cats have inadvertently been poisoned after finding and eating things that are fine for humans, but not for pets.
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Dog owners should always walk their dogs on the lead to prevent them from finding poisoned food that may have been purposely left for them to eat. However, food that was unintentionally discarded could also cause them harm – chocolate for example.
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Cats can’t be supervised, and it is here that the onus rests on the general public to think about how their actions could cause these pets harm. Incorrectly discarding food that a cat could easily access is the main form of poisoning for cats; other sources include garden fertilisers and allowing cats to easily access sheds and garages where toxic and poisonous chemicals may be stored.
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If you think your dog or cat has been poisoned, please seek professional advice from your vet as soon as possible. If you think your pet was poisoned intentionally report this incidence to your local Police.
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