Just as dognapping is on the rise so are instances of people purposefully
poisoning dogs and other pets.
Not exact matches
Some people worry about domestic
pets (especially small
dogs, like terriers) being
poisoned by cane toads —
and this is indeed a very real problem not just in Australia but in
other parts of the cane toad's introduced range (for example, in Florida).
As a conscientious
pet owner, you're very aware of
poisons and other potential hazards around your home,
and you do everything necessary to keep your
dog or cat safe
and healthy.
While
pets do not get
poison ivy in the same sense that humans do, with an intensely itchy, blister - filled rash,
dogs and cats can still transmit
poison ivy, oak,
and sumac to
other pets and humans.
If your
dog or
other pet has gotten into something, call
Pet Poison Helpline for an assessment of the situation
and further medical advise for your
pet.
Since lots of
dogs unfortunately suffer from arthritis
and other painful conditions (not sure if your
dog is one - here's some ways to help know if your
dog is painful)
and nobody likes to see their
dog in pain, accidental
poisoning is one of the most common reasons people bring their
pets in for an emergency veterinary visit or call animal
poison control each year.
One participant said, «My mom
and neighbor had a grudge [against each
other]... growing up [my neighbor] would
poison my [
pets], [she] would toss
poison over our backyard fence to kill our
dog and cat.»