Dogs poisoned after eating possum bait at West Auckland beachSUPPLIED Fred, left, and Maggie were both badly poisoned at Kakamatua Inlet. Two dogs were bleeding from the eyes after eating council-laid rat and possum bait at a popular exercise area in West Auckland. MELANIE LOUDEN / STUFF The Kakamatua Inlet is a well-used exercise area for dogs and their owners. READ MORE:* Pest bait a costly threat to your dog* Assistance dog killed by possum poison at dog park* Dog dies after swallowing 1080: vetThe third dog became ill after eating a dead possum that had been poisoned. Three other poisoned dogs had also been treated at CareVets Glen Eden and Blockhouse Bay Vets.

Source: Stuff August 23, 2017 04:05 UTC