Dog walker warns owners to be careful after pet is left at death’s door after eating a METH addict’s human waste in London park
A professional dog walker has warned owners to be careful after a beloved pet became very ill after eating a meth addict’s poo while out on a walk.
The dog, Sid, who is described as a ‘large breed’ had been enjoying some exercise around South Norwood lake at the weekend.
But he became ill shortly afterwards and his owners were shocked to discover his symptoms were caused by ingesting human poo.
The faeces had contained meth, a vet had told the dog owners, and their dog was reacting to the illegal drug.
A local professional dog walker from Happy Hounds Crystal Palace shared a message from his client updating him on the situation.
A message sent to the professional dog walker to offer an update on the dog’s condition. Happy Hounds Crystal Palace said owners should be aware of the risks
Dog Sid had been on a walk around South Norwood Lakes in London at the weekend when he ingested the human excrement
The client said: ‘Just wanted to let you know that Sid spent the night at the vet as he ate some poo round by the glade near the lake yesterday.
‘Vet said he’s pretty sure the poo came from someone who takes meth so my poor boy was not in a great way. He’s OK now but he’s lucky he’s a big dog.’
The dog walker said: ‘One of my clients large breed dog ate some poo yesterday from around South Norwood lake that contained some meth.
He issued a stark warning to dog owners in the area as although Sid has pulled through, the infection could have been fatal for a smaller breed.
‘Had this been a small dog, the dog would have died instantly.
‘Please be very vigilant walking your dogs around Norwood lakes as the fisherman etc… regularly use the wooded area as a toilet.’
Dogs regularly eat faeces and most will not suffer any serious side-effects but bacteria in human poo can make them very ill.
Although Sid survived eating the meth-laced poo, the experience could have been fatal to a smaller dog, the professional dog walker said
Another local dog owner shared a similar experience online, MyLondon reported.
His golden retriever had eaten faeces in Crystal Palace Park and was struggling to stand just hours later.
‘He ate a poo in Crystal Palace Park behind the bushes next to the stage where the small lake is.
‘After 2 hours he couldn’t stand, walk, eat and he would keep crying. He spent the night at the hospital. He is a Golden Retriever so a large breed too.’