The dogs have experienced head tremors and vomiting
Dog owners have been warned not to let their pets scavenge in part of Nottinghamshire after increasing numbers fell ill as a result of eating human faeces contaminated with a form of drug. Animal Doctor vet surgery based in Nottingham Road, Ravenshead, has put out the warning on social media after seeing the increase in cases coming to them.
The Animal Doctor Facebook message said: "Please be aware we have now had several cases of dogs eating human faeces contaminated with some form of drug. The dogs we have been seeing have been disorientated, showing head tremors, vomiting and in a state of panic. The social media post has attracted a lot of comment from do owners in particular. One person said: "We live just off Oak Tree Lane near Mansfield Way and our golden retriever had this happen to her yesterday and your post has helped to understand quickly what it may have been. She is recovering and hoping no lasting impacts.
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