Dogs in an Indiana neighborhood had been prone to ingesting antifreeze after it was found of their bowls, police mentioned.
The antifreeze was discovered two days after a dog was shot in the identical neighborhood, Utica police mentioned on Facebook.
The canine was taken to a close-by hospital on Feb. 18. It is now again home with its proprietor and “has a long road of recovery ahead,” police mentioned in a Facebook remark.
On Feb. 20, police requested residents to maintain their animals “contained and within eyesight while outside” after antifreeze was found in multiple dog bowlsin line with a Facebook submit.
A small quantity of antifreeze can be fatal to a dog if ingested, in line with PetMD. If consumed, it might probably have an effect on a canine’s gastrointestinal tract, liver, mind and kidneys.
The investigation is ongoing.
“We are asking everyone to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity and keep a close watch on your pet,” police mentioned.
Utica is in southern Indiana, about 15 miles northeast of Louisville, Kentucky.
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