Cats left ‘frothing at mouth’ as spate of Christmas poisonings shock residents in quiet village
A quiet village in Ireland has been left reeling after a series of devastating cat poisonings over the Christmas period, with one pet dead and three others narrowly escaping with their lives following emergency veterinary treatment.
The incidents, which occurred in the Fair Green area of Ballintra, Co Donegal have prompted local animal charity Animals in Need Donegal to issue an urgent appeal to residents.
The poisonings have caused severe distress in the community, with affected cats displaying harrowing symptoms including frothing at the mouth and unstable walking before collapsing.
Veterinary intervention managed to save three of the poisoned cats, but tragically one beloved pet could not be saved despite treatment.
A spokesman for Animals in Need Donegal revealed the distressing details of the incidents, which have deeply unsettled local residents.
“We have been contacted by a distraught pet owner who lost their cat to what appeared to be poisoning last night,” the spokesman said.
The charity described the horrific symptoms that affected cats experienced, with animals left “frothing at the mouth and wobbly walk before collapsing.”
They emphasised that immediate veterinary attention is crucial for survival in such cases.
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The poisonings have been concentrated in the Fair Green area of Ballintra, where all four cases have been reported.
The charity highlighted how the incidents cause severe distress not only to the animals but also to their owners who witness their pets’ suffering.