RSPCA chief inspector Amanda Swift.
Camera IconRSPCA chief inspector Amanda Swift. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Dogowners warned about baiting after death of two dogs in Greenfields

Vanessa SchmittMandurah Coastal Times

THE RSPCA is investigating the apparent baiting of two dogs in Greenfields on Saturday .

A spokesman said two dogs (a staffy and a Irish wolfhound) died and it appeared they had been poisoned.

Both dogs had been for a walk to the park earlier, but one of the dogs started showing symptoms at 4.30pm.

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The dog was rushed to the vet and while there, the other dog started showing symptoms.

The symptoms were seizures and bleeding from the mouth.

“Poisoning is a horrible way for dogs to die,” the RSPCA spokesman said.

“It melts their internal organs.”

The spokesman said a neighbour’s dog had been affected two weeks ago.

A Greenfields Vet Hospital spokeswoman confirmed a dog been baited (apparent toxicity) a few weeks ago, but the dog survived.

The RSPCA are urging dog owners to be vigilant with their dogs, particularly when out in public.

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