Rannoch area thought her elderly Labrador had been bitten by an adder when the pet became “like a zombie” and started twitching.
But after the animal was rushed to the vet, it was found to be suffering severe effects from a ‘neurotoxin’ after being accidentally poisoned, probably by eating rotten bait left by fishermen or human waste contaminated with drugs.The “very stressful” incident last week resulted in the dog staying overnight at the vets surgery on a drip.
The Labrador recovered but her owner is angry that this was likely a result of ‘dirty campers’ who had recently left Loch Rannoch.
The woman, who did not wish to be named, told the PA her dog was saved by the quick action of a knowledgeable vet.She had gone for a walk on Tuesday.
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