Five dogs poisoned on two Carnarvon streets, three die

Five dogs were poisoned on two streets in Carnarvon, Western Australia, and three of them died, prompting an RSPCA investigation and warnings for local pet owners.

The Shire of Carnarvon said the incidents affected pets in the town, about 900 kilometres north of Perth. Three dogs found on Morgan Way died, according to the shire’s executive manager, Stefan Louw.

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Sadly, three of those dogs found in Morgan Way passed away.

Melinda Sattell said her dog Phoenix became ill in the family’s backyard after eating a poisoned sausage. Phoenix began shaking about 20 minutes later and was barely conscious on the way to the vet. “It was heartbreaking. Your best friend is in your arms, and you may not be able to save them,” Sattell said.

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It was heartbreaking. Your best friend is in your arms, and you may not be able to save them.

A veterinary hospital treated five pets from three households within 48 hours. It warned residents to watch for excessive salivation, constricted pupils, shaking and diarrhoea. Louw urged owners to keep dogs on leashes outside and monitor what they sniff or eat from the ground.

Phoenix survived, but her treatment cost about A$3,000 and left the family financially set back. Sattell said Phoenix is recovering, although the dog is now fearful of car trips and unfamiliar people. “Now my dogs don’t go into my backyard without someone with them,” she said.

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Now my dogs don’t go into my backyard without someone with them.