Dog owners have been urged to be vigilant after a pup developed sepsis from a toxic substance while out walking at a beauty spot.
Nova, a 15-week-old Alaskan Malamute had been on a walk at Earnock Nature Trail in Hamilton when she is believed to have ingested, sniffed or drank something toxic.
Her owners, who run Lead The Way - Pet Services, a dog walking business, were quick to act and thankfully rushed Nova to the vets.
They were left devastated when she became seriously ill and was close to death.
The couple retraced their steps looking for anything suspicious in the woodland but have yet to find anything.
In a post on social media, they urged other dog owners to be vigilant.
The post reads: “Stressful few days in our wee family. Little Nova ended up seriously sick, close to death if not for quick responses on our part.
“She had ingested or sniffed or drank something which was toxic which gave her Sepsis.
“This post isn’t for sympathy but more for awareness to everyone with a dog.
“You never know what’s on the ground and our dogs are so curious they just nibble or eat whatever smells tasty.
“We are very vigilant with Nova as she’s so young and although she’s spent days with the vets we have no idea what caused her condition.
“There have been a lot of posts about areas where there have been foods with poison and this is very concerning to everyone.
“Our local walk is Earnock Nature Trail which we have retraced to check for anything suspicious.
“I’m just asking you be aware of your dog’s surroundings and not end up in our shoes.
“Thankfully due to lots of care and attention from the vets, help and support from close friends Nova is now back home with us and on the mend.”
