{"id":164279,"date":"2022-09-25T07:25:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-25T07:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=164279"},"modified":"2022-09-25T07:25:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T07:25:29","slug":"dog-owners-urged-to-beware-common-danger-found-on-most-streets-this-autumn-deadly-reason-you-should-avoid-muddy-walks-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/dog-owners-urged-to-beware-common-danger-found-on-most-streets-this-autumn-deadly-reason-you-should-avoid-muddy-walks-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog owners urged to beware common danger found on most streets this autumn & deadly reason you should AVOID muddy walks | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
WITH piles of leaves to sniff and play in, cooler temperatures and muddy puddles galore, what dog doesn\u2019t love autumn walkies?<\/strong><\/p>\n But pet owners are being urged to watch out for potentially dangerous hazards lurking on pavements and in parks and woodland.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nutritionist Alison Frost warns seasonal plants, foliage and seeds can be toxic to pooches – and in rare cases, deadly.<\/p>\n Here Alison reveals the autumnal dangers all dog owners ought to be aware of.<\/p>\n Alison, lead nutritional advisor at ProDog, says: \u201cToxic ingredients like tannins, which are considered antinutrients, reduce the body\u2019s ability to absorb essential nutrients from food.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIn dogs, tannins can cause digestive issues, pain, and damage vital organs.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAs green acorns specifically contain high levels of tannins, they should be avoided.\u201d<\/p>\n Collecting conkers is a nostalgic childhood pastime – and you could be doing dog owners a favour by picking them up off pavements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/picture>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Alison says: \u201cThe seeds in conkers contain a toxin called aesculin, which can make your dog sick or give them an upset stomach.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWhilst conkers have a bitter taste that can deter dogs from eating them, don\u2019t use them as a toy, making them attractive to your dog by kicking or throwing them.<\/p>\n \u201cIf eaten in larger amounts, aesculin can cause serious side-effects; in rare cases, they can even be deadly.\u201d<\/p>\n She adds that conkers can result in choking, whilst easily blocking dogs\u2019 intestines.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While some types of wild fungi are edible, it\u2019s often difficult to tell which varieties are poisonous and which aren\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n Alison says: \u201cIf your dog eats an unknown fungus, it could make them unwell.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cSome types may only cause mild stomach upset, whilst others can ignite more serious issues.<\/p>\n \u201cThese toxic effects can materialise in just minutes, take a few days, or, in some cases, present themselves weeks after consumption.\u201d<\/p>\n If you think your dog has eaten wild mushrooms, Alison recommends calling your vet, taking a photo of the mushrooms and, if you can, take one with you to the vet for identification.\u00a0<\/p>\n She adds: \u201cThe worst wild mushroom type is the Death Cap, an unremarkable-looking woodland mushroom which is thought to be responsible for more poisonings than any other.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As temperatures begin to cool this autumn, lots of trees will start to drop their fruits and berries.\u00a0<\/p>\n Some seeds, berries, pips, and fruit stones contain toxins that make your dog ill.\u00a0<\/p>\n Alison says: \u201cThe most dangerous berry-bearing plants are Deadly Nightshade, with its shiny black berries, Cuckoo Pint – which produces spikes of orange-red berries – and mistletoe, all typically found in woodland areas.<\/p>\n \u201cThese fruits can make your dog unwell if they are eaten when mouldy, or after they\u2019ve begun to ferment.\u201d<\/p>\n A number of cultivated plants are toxic to dogs, including some that are grown to add a splash of autumn colour, such as amaryllis and hydrangeas.\u00a0<\/p>\n Autumn crocuses can also be dangerous if the bulbs are dug up and ingested.<\/p>\n Alison explains: \u201cMany flowering bulbs are toxic to dogs; for example, daffodils and tulips are particularly hazardous.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIf your dog shows any signs of poisoning after a walk, such as excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, shakiness, breathing problems, lethargy or seizures, contact your vet immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although quite rare, Alabama Rot – cutaneous and renal\u00a0glomerular vasculopathy\u00a0(CRGV) – is thought to be related to walking in muddy areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n The deadly, flesh-eating condition – sometimes referred to as the "black death" disease\u00a0– causes problems with blood vessels in the skin and kidneys.<\/p>\n The disease is fatal in nine out of 10 cases, and dogs of any age, sex, or breed can fall victim.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It often first appears as unexplained marks, sores or ulcers, usually on a dog's legs or paws.\u00a0<\/p>\n Alison says: "To prevent your dog from getting ill, experts recommend that you either keep them away from muddy areas or wash and dry them thoroughly after muddy or wet walks."<\/p>\nAcorns<\/h2>\n
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