Dog poisoning covered by CAT

GLENVISTA – At the August CAT (Community Awareness Training) meeting which was held at New South Veterinary Clinic in Biggarsberg Street, Glenvista, Sarah Wissler who runs the training programmes and is a member of Concerned Residents of the South, spoke about the facts and awareness around dog poisoning.

She told the group of domestics, gardeners and home owners who attended to keep a look out for Two Step in their gardens. “Two Step is deadly and if your animal eats some of it get it to a vet immediately. Not only will dogs eat it but cats and birds too. If you see your dog is panting and fluid is coming out of its mouth, it could have eaten the poison. If it’s too late and your animal is already dead, put it into a plastic bin bag or packet and take it to your vet or the JSPCA.

“Once you return back to the property, after taking your pet to the vet, don’t touch the vomit with your bare hands. Wear rubber gloves and make sure you clean the area with washing-up liquid and mow the lawn if the pet vomited there, ” advised Sarah.

“Make it a daily routine to check the property alongside the boundary wall for poison (Two Step) which may have been thrown over into the garden concealed in sausage or meat,” she said.

The people at the meeting were advised to be cautious on the day the dustbins are emptied and when they take the dustbin out onto the pavement to watch carefully for suspects who may be in the area. “When you bring the dustbin back into the property, check inside to make sure no-one is hiding inside and don’t leave the dustbin next to a wall when it’s brought back. Criminals could easily climb over the wall using the dustbin to assist them into the property. Stay aware at all times,” she said.

Next month’s training will be about the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and will take place on Tuesday  September  9  at 12:00 at New South Veterinary Clinic, Biggarsberg Street, Glenvista.