PET owners have been warned after a dog was rushed to the vets following a walk at the Dream in St Helens.

A Widnes based dog walking business issued a warning on social media after a pet was reportedly rushed to the vets.

With the dog business taking pets on walks around Widnes, Rainhill, and St Helens, the dog is reported to have eaten what is believed to have been cannabis while walking through woodlands around the Dream sculpture in Sutton Manor last weekend.

Responding to the social media post, the pet owner said that the dog became "disorientated and unable to stand" after ingesting, and was on a drip for a number of days following the incident.

The social media post was written as a warning to other pet owners, as the vets reportedly explained that there has been "other similar cases" like this.

The RSPCA has issued advice to concerned ownersThe RSPCA has issued advice to concerned owners (Image: Canva)
Following the reports of suspected cannabis consumption, the RSPCA has issued advice for worried pet owners.

A spokesperson for the RSPCA said: “If anyone suspects that their pet has been poisoned they should seek urgent veterinary advice.

"“The dangers of a dog consuming cannabis include over-stimulation and a high temperature and they may require intravenous fluids, therefore it is vital that the dog is taken to a vet immediately for treatment.

"Dogs can be very motivated to eat food they find on the ground. To help prevent poisoning we would advise that dog owners make sure their dogs have a good recall so they can be called back should you have any concerns about what they are approaching.

"It can also be very helpful to teach your dog to ‘leave’ or ‘drop’ items so that you can try to get them to willingly give up anything which you have concerns about them eating.

“Many different substances can poison pets so it is beneficial for pet owners to be aware of the signs of poisoning so they can ensure they take their animals to a vet immediately.”

Signs of poisoning can vary depending on what the dog has eaten but may include one, or several of the following:

  • Vomiting
  • Seeming depressed or sleepy
  • Appearing drunk and uncoordinated
  • Seizures
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Diarrhoea
  • High temperature
  • Dehydration

For information on how to detect poisoning log onto www.rspca.org.uk/poisoning.