Wilbur recovers from Sea Hare poisoning
March 19, 2003
From: Sandra & Andy Rose
Pleased to report that our dog - Wilbur - is recovering from the effects of his ingestion of part of a sea-slug which had been washed up on a Hardy Inlet, Augusta, beach. Our vet treated him with sedation, a massive antibiotic injection and an anti-inflammatory injection. It was a very unpleasant experience for him judging from the tremors & spasms, rapid eye movements, and inability to walk/control his legs. He is a 30 kg plus dog so his size and the fact that we caught him before he could do much more than taste the slug has probably helped.
Sandra & Andy Rose
alphac@iinet.net.au
Dear Sandra & Andy,
Glad to hear the good news - but it looks like beachcombing in Western Australia is a bit of a health-hazard at present
Bill Rudman.
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