Warning for DOG Owners around Manchaug Pond

Keep an extra special eye on your outdoor pets …  we have been asked to post this warning as one neighborhood on Manchaug Pond is reporting the loss of four dogs – yes, FOUR dogs who have died within the last week due to anti-freeze poisoning!

Here’s some advice:

Besides keeping common hazards such as human medications and household cleaners out-of-paw’s reach, keep your veterinarian’s number handy,  familiarize yourself with the symptoms of poison ingestion—such as vomiting, excessive thirst and difficulty breathing—and, assemble a pet first-aid kit, and learn more at A Place for Animals.com.