Vets are urging owners to keep their dogs away from poison after two fell sick in Auckland over the past week. Veterinary Specialist Group founder Dr Mark Robson said common poisons for dogs included slug pellets, anti-freeze, marijuana, human medicines, and grapes and raisins that could cause an unpredictable kidney toxicity. Robson said if you suspected your dog had eaten poison, get them to a vet immediately. "This will then progress to uncontrollable whole-body tremors and then to seizures which will start within 20-90 minutes of the dog eating the bait. "Whatever happens, if you suspect your dog has ingested something toxic or poisonous,seek medical attention immediately."

Source: New Zealand Herald August 23, 2016 07:52 UTC