Warning after cats poisoned in Forfar

Cat owners are being warned to be vigilant after a spate of suspected poisonings in Forfar.
Mark Dowie
By Mark Dowie
Published 29th Dec 2023, 10:54 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2023, 11:41 BST
​Seven cats have been poisoned in Forfar’s Threewells Drive area. (Google Maps)​Seven cats have been poisoned in Forfar’s Threewells Drive area. (Google Maps)
​Seven cats have been poisoned in Forfar’s Threewells Drive area. (Google Maps)

The incidents have happened in the Threewells Drive area throughout December and the Scottish SPCA has been made aware of five deaths and a further two more have been reported but with no details.

Acting chief inspector Alastair Adams, said: “All the cats showed symptoms of lacking co-ordination, vomiting, dilated eyes, dehydration, cold, lethargic and fitting. Most vets associate these symptoms with poisoning. Using poison, or any dangerous item, with the intent of deliberately harming animals is a crime and is enforceable by law. We would urge all pet owners to be vigilant in the Threewells Drive area.”

Anyone with information should call the charity’s helpline on 03000 999 999.