Police are appealing for information after four cats died and a dog became ill after ingesting poison.
An investigation has now been launched to establish if the poisonings in the Higher Shotton area of Deeside, Flintshire , were deliberate or accidental.
Officers were alerted to the first incident on December 15.
PC 1385 Marie Williams said: “The incidents seem to have happened over the course of the week and have left the owners devastated at the loss of their pets.
“A local vet has confirmed that the animals had ingested a substance that is poisonous to them and we are appealing to anyone who has information relating to the incidents to please get in touch with us, as we are keen to establish if this was a deliberate act or accidental.”
The RSPCA has been informed and say they are ‘very concerned’ about the incidents.
An RSPCA spokeswoman said: “Our thoughts are with the owners.
“We would urge anyone with any information about these incidents, or similar incidents, to contact the RSPCA inspector appeal line on 0300 123 8018. Calls will be treated in confidence.”
Advice to owners
The animal charity is urging owners to contact a vet immediately if they suspect their pet has been poisoned.
Signs that your animal could have been poisoned could include depression, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, breathing difficulties and bad breath.
An RSPCA spokeswoman said: “If you are worried that your pet may have been poisoned you must contact your vet immediately – never watch and wait in any case of suspected poisoning. They will ask for details of when and how you suspect the poisoning occurred and symptoms. You may be asked to bring in your pet as soon as possible.”
It is not the first time this year there has been a spate of suspected cat poisonings in North Wales.
In October the RSPCA were investigating two separate suspected poisonings in Flintshire and Anglesey .
While in August mum-of-three Annalisa Torrence, of Hall View in Caego, Wrexham, believed a cat-killer was on the loose after five of her felines died in six months in a string of suspected poison attacks.
Witness appeal
Poisoning a cat deliberately is a criminal office and the maximum penalty for those found guilty of the offence is up to six months in prison and/or a fine of up to £20,000.
Anyone who believes their pet has been deliberately poisoned should call the RSPCA’s 24-hour cruelty line on 0300 1234 999 and anyone with information about these latest incidents should call North Wales Police on 101 quoting reference number S191162 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
See-http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/four-cats-dead-dog-taken-10632947
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