Another two dogs succumbed to poisoning in Lindhaven close to Witpoortjie.
On the morning of Wednesday 23 October the Barnards and Mrs Van der Merwe came across one of their dogs, a Jack Russell, having fits and finally dying on the lawn. This happened at their home in Skalie Street, Lindhaven, at around 6am. Charlotte Barnard told the Record that they give the dogs shelter in the garage on cold nights.
“My mother let them out this morning when she drove our vehicle out of the garage.
“We finished getting ready for school and work, and on our way out, I found my Jack Russell having a fit and dying before I could help him.”
Charlotte also noticed that her pit bull cross was acting strangly and seemed dizzy. He then broke out in fits the same way the Jack Russell did.
“We rushed him to the SPCA but he died on arrival.
“I panicked and didn’t know what to do.”
Kay Engelbrecht, senior inspector at the Roodepoort SPCA confirmed that dog poisoning has become a Roodepoort-specific problem, and suggested some precautions and treatment.
“Should you find that your dog acts strangely and you suspect poisoning, rush to a vet immediately.
Engelbrecht said that poisoned dogs preferably should be treated by mixing crushed activated charcoal with water and having the dog drink as much of it as possible before taking it to the vet.
“It is important to make sure that the yard is clear at all times.
“If you should find anything strange or something you suspect could be harmful, dispose of it immediately.
The Roodepoort SPCA told the Barnards that they found that the substance called Aldicarb, also known as Two-Step, is used most commonly to poison dogs in the Roodepoort area.
