LATE CORRESPONDENCE.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 851, 26 August 1933, Page 11

LATE CORRESPONDENCE.

POISONING OF DOGS. Dear Sir, —I do not propose to use up your space by repeating the comments which have already been made by others on the inhuman practice of dog poisoning, but I would like to suggest to other dog owners that this menace calls for precautionary measures. A case of poisoning usually demands immediate action if the dog is to be saved, and it is frequently impossible to obtain the assistance of a vet. in time, besides which the services of a vet. are beyond the pockets of most of us. There is, however, a very effective and inexpensive emetic which may be purchased from any chemist. This is ipecacuanha w-ine. and I think it would repay every dog owner to keep a small quantity of this in the house in case of emergency. Directions for use will be given by the chemist, but these are very simple. If the first dose does not succeed in making the dog sick, a second dose should be administered. and the animal should then be kept thoroughly warm until the danger has passed. A sedative to induce sleep is beneficial but not imperative. Action should, of course, be taken very promptly. It has occurred to me that many owners may be as glad to have this simple remedy passed on to them as I was to receive it, as no dog is really safe while these poisoners are at large. —I am, etc., BE PREPARED.