{"id":3617,"date":"2024-08-21T10:22:24","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T10:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news-warning-to-cat-owners-after-suspected-poisonings-in-methil\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T11:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T11:05:48","slug":"warning-to-cat-owners-after-suspected-poisonings-in-methil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news\/warning-to-cat-owners-after-suspected-poisonings-in-methil\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning to cat owners after suspected poisonings in Methil"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"paragraph-5889\" class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--content-with-summary paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-content-with-summary field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<h2 class=\"h3\">We are warning pet owners to stay vigilant after suspected cat poisonings in Methil, Fife.<\/h2>\n<p>Two young cats from the same family have tragically died due to suspected antifreeze poison in the last few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The latest incident was Saturday 17 August when a poorly cat in the area was taken to the vets and his bloods showed signs of toxity. &nbsp;Sadly he didn\u2019t respond to treatment and was put to sleep to stop further suffering. This was only just nine days after his sister was rushed to the vet displaying symptoms of poisoning and also had to be euthanised.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Scottish SPCA inspector, Robyn Gray, said: \u201cMost people are unaware of the danger to pets from antifreeze poisoning. Eating the smallest amount can cause kidney failure and death, especially in cats.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese cats showed symptoms of lacking co-ordination, vomiting, dilated eyes, dehydration, lethargic and seizures. Most vets associate these symptoms with poisoning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe would urge all pet owners to be vigilant in the High street area. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf your pet shows any signs that they may have been poisoned, take them to the vet immediately. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUsing poison, or any dangerous item, with the intent of deliberately harming animals is a crime and is enforceable by law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe family has been devastated by the death of their beloved pets and are fearful for the other cats in the area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf anyone has any information about these incidents or that toxic substances are being deliberately used against animals, then we would urge them to contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are warning pet owners to stay vigilant after suspected cat poisonings in Methil, Fife. Two young cats from the same family have tragically died due to suspected antifreeze poison in the last few weeks. 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