You think you've heard everything until you hear something like this..

[hollydolly]

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A professional dog walker has warned owners to be careful after a beloved pet became very ill after eating a meth addict's poo while out on a walk.

The dog, Sid, who is described as a 'large breed' had been enjoying some exercise around South Norwood lake at the weekend.

But he became ill shortly afterwards and his owners were shocked to discover his symptoms were caused by ingesting human poo.
The faeces had contained meth, a vet had told the dog owners, and their dog was reacting to the illegal drug.

The client said: 'Just wanted to let you know that Sid spent the night at the vet as he ate some poo round by the glade near the lake yesterday.

'Vet said he's pretty sure the poo came from someone who takes meth so my poor boy was not in a great way. He's OK now but he's lucky he's a big dog.'

The dog walker said: 'One of my clients large breed dog ate some poo yesterday from around South Norwood lake that contained some meth.

He issued a stark warning to dog owners in the area as although Sid has pulled through, the infection could have been fatal for a smaller breed.

'Had this been a small dog, the dog would have died instantly.

'Please be very vigilant walking your dogs around Norwood lakes as the fisherman etc... regularly use the wooded area as a toilet.'

 

[Lilac]

Nothing should surprise me anymore, but I wouldn't have ever thought of something like that happening to a dog.

Not that I doubted you, but I became curious & a rehab website - https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/amphetamines/meth/how-to-get-meth-out-of-your-system/ - said it is mainly excreted through urine, but also through fecal & even an addicts sweat.

 

[hollydolly]

Nothing should surprise me anymore, but I wouldn't have ever thought of something like that happening to a dog.

Not that I doubted you, but I became curious & a rehab website - https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/amphetamines/meth/how-to-get-meth-out-of-your-system/ - said it is mainly excreted through urine, but also through fecal & even an addicts sweat.

yep pretty horrific tbh..not something I would have ever even considered..

 

[Pepper]

That's why I prefer cats. They are smart and do not eat poo.

 

[Paladin1950]

That's why I prefer cats. They are smart and do not eat poo.

Always loved cats too. They are a higher form of life. They don't need their tummies rubbed. They don't need humans to always get their food for them. They're capable of finding mouse burgers, or birdy breasts or wings. Some ancient civilizations worshipped the cat and ate the dog.

 

[Rose65]

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A professional dog walker has warned owners to be careful after a beloved pet became very ill after eating a meth addict's poo while out on a walk.

The dog, Sid, who is described as a 'large breed' had been enjoying some exercise around South Norwood lake at the weekend.

But he became ill shortly afterwards and his owners were shocked to discover his symptoms were caused by ingesting human poo.
The faeces had contained meth, a vet had told the dog owners, and their dog was reacting to the illegal drug.

The client said: 'Just wanted to let you know that Sid spent the night at the vet as he ate some poo round by the glade near the lake yesterday.

'Vet said he's pretty sure the poo came from someone who takes meth so my poor boy was not in a great way. He's OK now but he's lucky he's a big dog.'

The dog walker said: 'One of my clients large breed dog ate some poo yesterday from around South Norwood lake that contained some meth.

He issued a stark warning to dog owners in the area as although Sid has pulled through, the infection could have been fatal for a smaller breed.

'Had this been a small dog, the dog would have died instantly.

'Please be very vigilant walking your dogs around Norwood lakes as the fisherman etc... regularly use the wooded area as a toilet.'

Now I have heard it all! Yuk.

 

[Rose65]

Dogs are wonderful but really do eat some awful things with relish! Mine on occasion will eat her own poo or vomit if unwell. It fair puts me off my lunch!

 

[Lilac]

SIL's barking cockroach eats everything that falls on the floor or in the yard; plastic, cardboard, glue on cardboard, poo, etc. She won't correct him & sadly, one day it will be the end of him . He chewed up her hearing aid which resulted in ER trip for x-rays & ultrasounds. No battery, but had plastic bits inside which he managed to pass.

 

[MarkD]

Never pleasant when your dog looks at you with a shit eating grin but they will when they can. Glad we don’t camp anymore for that reason. Pity to have them tied up the whole time but popular campsites present a veritable smorgasbord.

 

[Victoria]

That's why I prefer cats. They are smart and do not eat poo.

Exactly!

SIL's barking cockroach eats everything that falls on the floor or in the yard; plastic, cardboard, glue on cardboard, poo, etc. She won't correct him & sadly, one day it will be the end of him . He chewed up her hearing aid which resulted in ER trip for x-rays & ultrasounds. No battery, but had plastic bits inside which he managed to pass.

Yikes! "Barking cockroach"

 

[mrstime]

I shouldn't knock dogs, we have in the past had a couple of great dogs. Prefer cats now because we don't have to walk them twice a day. Winters can be ferocious.

 

[Lilac]

Yikes! "Barking cockroach"

AKA Chihuahua. At 8 wks, he was so tiny I was convinced he was a teacup size (runt). He kept getting underfoot & I told him he was going to get squashed like a bug. Turned out regular height, but is now very overweight.