A dog owner has spoken out about his heartbreak after his beloved pet was put to sleep following fatal contact with 'Britain's most dangerous plant'. It is believed his Staffie, Ella, became injured when she was stung by giant hogweed - an invasive plant species that can cause severe burns on people and animals.
Stuart Good, 61, was out taking Ella for a walk alongside his friend Clive Ransom in Port Sunlight River Park, Wirral, last month when all of a sudden she ran out of the undergrowth crying in pain. Upon arriving back home, Stuart then noticed a "pound coin-sized" blister underneath the Staffordshire Bull Terrier's leg, which went on to double in size.
Following a trip to a vets in Birkenhead, Clive and Stuart were informed that Ella's injuries were a result of giant hogweed, otherwise known as "Britain's most dangerous plant." The pair are now urging fellow dog owners to keep their pets on a lead while walking in the park, and to stick to foot paths, Liverpool Echo reports.
