Warning re poisoning!!!

In the area of down town Sosua, behind Hideway Beach, there have been a number of cases where dogs have been found suffering with the effects from poisoning. One dog has died and, thankfully, another two have been treated and are on the road to recovery.

All owners should be cautious and aware that their dogs when being walked or run are susceptible to picking up something containing poison, so please be extra vigilant. Should you suspect your dog/ cat has been poisoned you naturally need to get it to a vet as soon as possible ? obviously signs are severe vomiting and diarrohea, possible seizures and difficulty breathing. Initially, try to keep the animal as cool as possible.

Dr. Bob, the veterinarian located behind Coastal filling station, has a ?poison kit? available and it may be advisable to have one on stand-by just in case. If administered immediately, it may give a little time whilst you get your animal to the vet and save it from a terrible and painful almost certain death.

More poisoning....

It saddens me to have to resurrect this thread but people who own and love their dogs must be warned....

Just last night, there were 5 poisonings of dogs believed to be by 'human hand'. Three Dobemanns in one household in Costa Azul (Cabarete) - two have died and one is still on the critical list in the capable hands of Dr. Bob, veterinarian, beside Coastal Filling Station, Sosua.

The other 2 dogs, both fatalities, were homed by people in Lomas Mironas, Sosua.

These appear to have been deliberate poisonings of dogs within their own home environments so please, please be cautious and aware that there are evil people out there who will inflict a fast and horrendous death for whatever reason.

In addition, many will have read the thread by belgiank re the Cane Toad, full story here http://www.dr1.com/forums/living/103929-ominous-sounds-our-yard.html These creatures may look quite cute but they are 'evil pieces of machinery' with no known predators - read more about them by Googling Cane Toad and see the destruction they are bringing about in Australia.

Again, it is recommended that everyone who has domestic pets arms themselves with a 'poison kit' which may, sometimes, give those extra few minutes to get your animal to a veterinerian who MAY be able to save it from a horrible, painful and rapid death.