Dog owners are being warned against walking their dogs through piles of leaves as summer comes to an end. Veterinarian Joanna Woodnutt is urging owners to keep their pets on their leads when walking them in parks and other open spaces where leaves have fallen.
She says there could be dangers lurking underneath the rotting leaves that could land an animal at the vets. Joanna said: "Leaves grow mould and bacteria as they start to rot. For dogs, consuming the mould and bacteria that rotten leaves may contain can be poisonous, potentially causing stomach upset or worse."
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