This morning the GSPCA attended the Richmond end of Vazon beach and were faced with large quantities of a substance which could be very dangerous to dogs.
Yesterday the GSPCA sent out a warning regarding reports of possible palm oil being spotted along the coast.
GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne this morning collected a large carrier bag of the white waxy substance along the beach and spoke to a number of dog walkers on the beach.
We have been in touch with the Environment Department who have staff removing the substance from our beaches.
After this mornings findings the GSPCA would urge all dog owners to take extreme care when walking dogs along the coast.
Here are the details from yesterdays release -
This time last year the Environment Department warned dog owners to keep pets away from any white substance they may find on local beaches and the GSPCA are asking dog owners to take care as there have been reports over the weekend.
It is believed the substance which could be Palm Oil and has been seen Vazon and at Portlet.
Last year the Environment Department instructed States Works to remove any substance of this description which may be found on beaches.
The public is advised not to remove the palm oil, but anyone who has picked any up should double wrap it in plastic and dispose of it with their normal refuse.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We have had reports of the white oily substance being seen along Vazon over the weekend."
"Palm oil which is a white oily looking substance, which if ingested can kill a dog so please keep a very close eye on them when along the coast."
"The main problems are vomiting and diarrhoea and these can lead to dehydration, particularly in young or small dogs."
"There is also a potential risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreatitis) which can result in vague, non-specific signs including vomiting and diarrhoea."
"This is a risk in dogs that eat a large amount of any fatty or oily food substance."
"At the GSPCA we would suggest anyone with a dog that has eaten palm oil contact their vet immediately for advice, particularly if the dog is already unwell."
"There is no specific treatment but the dog may need medication to control vomiting and intravenous fluid to treat or prevent dehydration."
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