Kyrenia Animal Rescue has always been very concerned about the indiscriminate use of poison to control the population of stray dogs and feral cats. One of the potentially lethal poisons being used is Lannate, an odourless and tasteless organophosphate, commonly used by beekeepers against hornets and also laid down by shepherds against foxes, wild dogs and rats which sometimes otherwise shun food in which they smell rat poison. Water melon growers are also said to scatter it around their crops as protection against crows.
GUIDELINES FOR EMERGENCY ACTION IN THE EVENT OF POISONING
Induce Vomiting
This can be done by administering Charcoal Tablets (named Eucarbon Tablet in local Pharmacy) or by strong salted water. Do not give liquids other than to induce vomiting.
Immobilise animal
Carry animal, do not try to make it walk. Do not panic as this can stress the animal and make it go into shock.
Phone to seek veterinary help and get the animal to the vet as quickly as possible.
Symptoms
Foaming at the mouth, body trembling-like movement under the skin, spasms, weakness and diarrhoea.
Remember:
– Always carry your mobile phone with you when walking your dog. Make sure you have all veterinary phone numbers entered into your phone.
– Avoid areas that have been reported as previously know for poison being put down.
– It is advisable to muzzle your dog whilst exercising it, if it is running loose.
– If you find anything that looks suspicious, like poisoned meat, carefully pick it up and report the find to KAR.
– If your animal picks up poisoned meat, return to the area as soon as possible and pick up any remains of the poison. Report the incident to KAR, Police and local Belediyre or Muhktar.
VET DETAILS
Petcross Clinic (Bellepais Road/Dogankoy area): 0542 8826774
(Out of hours: Firdez – 0533 8663806, Sibel – 0533 8687670)
All Pets (Central Kyrenia): 0392 8161154
(Out of hours: Funda – 0533 8692998)
Hospital (Central Kyrenia): 0392 8153430
(Out of hours: Pertev – 0533 8635818)
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