Dog Dies After Ingesting Waxy Substance On A North Cornwall Beach

A dog dies after ingesting a waxy substance one a North Cornwall Beach. More here

It has been reported that a dog died after eating a white waxy substance that washed up at Widemouth Bay, a North Cornwall beach. Warning signs have been put up to alert pet parents as these waxy substances have been identified as palm oil.

This palm oil is so toxic that once a dog eats it, they only have about an hour before they die and therefore, treatment needs to be done within an hour to save them.

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This palm oil is often discarded by ships at sea and those dogs who eat it can experience liver failure and gastrointestinal problems.

“The substance has now been identified as palm oil, which is indigestible to dogs. This oil has been evacuated from ships. Sadly, a dog died at Widemouth Bay last week after eating this white, waxy substance,” said a spokesman for the Bude Area Tourism Board.

The Cornwall Council has requested everyone to stay away from palm oil that’s washed up on the beach and if anyone comes in contact with it, they should immediately wash it off with normal soap and water and wash their clothes.

Jon James, Cornwall Council’s natural environment manager said, “Our contractors Cory are removing the substance from Cornwall Council-owned beaches which have been affected and will be providing advice to the owners of private beaches on how to dispose of the substance. We are especially advising dog owners to be vigilant. Please keep your dog on a lead as there have been reports in the past that the substance could be dangerous for dogs if they eat a large amount of it.”

Anyone who finds palm oil on this beach should report it by calling 0300 1234 141 during office hours.

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