Fears that dogs may have become contaminated by fly-tipping between Peterborough and Whittlesey

A Peterborough vets has issued a warning to residents over fears that dogs may have become contaminated by fly-tipping.

Oakdale Vet Centre in Central Square, Stanground, is warning dog owners to keep their pets on a lead if they are walking between Whittlesey and Stanground on the Green Wheel after treating two pooches with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhoea.

The vets posted on Facebook: “We have had a couple of incidents of pets being walked between Whittlesey and Stanground along the greenwheel. They have then been brought to us needing serious medical treatment. It is unclear if the cause of this is something within the flytipping found along the path.

“This has been reported to the council. Please just be aware of the risk and keep your pet on the lead if within the area as a precaution.

“Also if you do notice anything strange within the area please report this to fenland District Council to prevent further issues.

“Please bear with us as we are still treating one of the pets and we don’t want to be giving the wrong information.”

Symptoms are said to include:

. Fitting/twitching

. Swaying

. Vomiting

. Diarrhoea.

The vets added: “The symptoms begin very quickly and (the dogs) have been rushed in for treatment. It is not clear what the cause is at the moment but we are making people aware to prevent further illness.”

A spokeswoman for Fenland District Council said: “We are visiting the area to assess the issue and determine who the landowner is to ensure any fly-tipping is cleared as soon as possible.

“We would urge anyone who witnesses fly-tipping, or spots fly-tipped waste, to report it to us via 01354 654321 or online, 24/7, at: www.fenland.gov.uk/flytipping.”