Reports of dog poisonings continue to circulate on social
media, but according to a representative of the Snohomish County Animal Control
Services they have not received many reports of dog poisoning.
In January, The Herald reported that a Park Ranger was
investigating an incident of a dog poisoning at Willis Tucker Park. Park
officials identified two poisonings in Marysville and one in Lake Stevens which
were believed to be related to neighbor disputes and referred to police and
Animal Control officers.
Determining an intentional poisoning can be difficult. There
are many foods, plants, and chemicals that can poison a dog or a cat. Gathering
evidence can also be difficult. For example, if your pet eats all of an item
that has poisoned it there may not be anything left to test for a poisonous
chemical. Then if your pet was poisoned, determining who did it can be another
hurdle. How something that your pet ate arrived where he/she found it may not
be able to be determined.
If your pet becomes sick, Animal Control recommends that you
immediately take your pet to a veterinarian. Fast treatment is critical to
saving your pet. If your veterinarian determines poisoning, call authorities.
Call 911. You can also report this to Animal Control Services at (425) 388-3440
or online at https://petlicense.snoco.org/petcomplaints.
If you think the poisoning occurred on county park property, notify the County
Parks Department at (425) 388-6600 between 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through
Friday (http://wa-snohomishcounty.civicplus.com/200/Parks-Recreation).
Knowing what can harm your pet is important to providing it
with a long, healthy life. The ASPCA has good information on poisonous
substances at http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control.
It even has an app that you can load on your phone at that link.
Also, Animal Control Services has information about what can
harm your pet. Two recent alerts include:
Protecting Your Pets This Spring:
Canine Influenza – Important Information for All Dog Owners:
The Herald:
Snohomish County Animal Control Services:
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