Dogs are being poisoned in Arizona
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As if the world doesn't have enough problems, there are idiot(s) out there who are poisoning our dogs. The events are occuring in Mesa, and it appears the only defense for pet owners right now is vigilence.
Apparently, someone is placing strychnine, a potent neurotoxin, into food that they then leave on the street. One vet reports three confirmed cases and other veterinarians suspect at least six other cases since Thanksgiving.
While residents have reported cases to police and Maricopa animal control, they are unable to take much action due to budget cuts.
The signs of strychnine poisoning include muscle tremors and seizures. The victim will become hyper-sensitive to touch, sounds and light. If immediate treatment is not given, the episodes will prove deadly.
While an antidote is not available, vets can do several things to save the animal, including such drastic measures as putting the animal into a medically-induced coma.
Officials urge residents to be cautious and extra vigilent when walking their dogs. Ensure your pet does not pick up any food from the ground, and if you find any, remove it immediately to prevent other animals or children from ingesting it.
Keep a watchful eye for unusual behavior and report strange behavior to police immediately. If you feel your pet has ingested anything unusual, take them to the veterinarian for emergency treatment.
Read entire article from AZ Central
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Comments
Hello,
I got your e-mail address from Melaine Barnes. She said that you had done an article on the Dog poisonings that have taken place in Carriage Lane Park. My Dog Maxwell Smart was poisoned there over the weekend. The good folks at First Regional Animal Hospital were able to save his life for nearly $3,000. The staff there confirmed that there had been multiple strychnine poisonings in the park and that someone had even thrown a piece of meat containing strychnine over the backyard fence of a resident near the park. I spoke with animal control and Mesa PD. Anyway I am trying to raise awareness about this topic so that local residents can take note. It is very dangerous to have a person like this on the loose, and it could be just a matter of time before they stop poisoning Dogs and start poisoning humans. I have copied and pasted the information I have below. If you want any additional information please feel free to contact me.
DOG POISONING IN CARRIAGE LANE PARK
There have been a series of strychnine poisonings in Carriage Lane Park in Mesa.
Who ever is doing this is putting strychnine inside of food and leaving it in the park and up by the canal area. The staff at First Regional Animal Hospital (480) 732-0018 confirmed that they have had multiple instances of treating Dogs that were poisoned in Carriage Lane Park. They also stated that poisoned meat had been thrown over a backyard fence in the area near the park poisoning another Dog. A Case has been opened with Mesa PD and Animal Control. If you have any information regarding this crime please contact Mitzy or Officer Willis at Animal Control (480)644-2084 and reference case number COD200902291 Thank you for your help
Alguien esta dando veneno a los perros en el parque Carriage Lane. El criminal pone veneno endentro de comida y la deja en el parque y tambien alrededor el rio al sur del parque. Si tiene informacion sobre este crimen porfavor llame a la oficina de Control de Animales (480) 644-2084 y hable con la Sra. Mitzy o Officer Willis. El numero de referencia es COD200902291 Gracias por la ayuda.
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