A warning to dog owners has been issued after a poisonous material washed up on a Merseyside beach.
People took to social media to share the message that palm oil has washed up on one part of the Merseyside coast, with one dog eating it while on a walk. Although palm oil is relatively harmless to humans, it can be deadly for dogs.
Usually, the vegetable oil has a laxative effect on dogs but if a dog consumes enough it can prove fatal. The oil is typically used for food production and make up but turns up on Merseyside beaches occasionally.
