Police probe suspected dog poisoning in Tseung Kwan O
AM730 · 3 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A suspected dog poisoning case in Tseung Kwan O has triggered police inquiries after a male Springer Spaniel died shortly after visiting a pet park on August 6. The dog, weighing about 16 kilograms, reportedly had suspected white powder around its mouth and developed convulsions and diarrhoea after returning home, before dying despite being taken to a Mong Kok animal hospital.
Key Points
- The dog owner and her daughter reportedly took the Springer Spaniel from LOHAS Park to the pet park near Wan Po Road at about 9pm on August 6.
- After the walk, the dog returned home, became seriously unwell, and showed convulsions and diarrhoea before emergency treatment was sought in Mong Kok.
- Hong Kong Social Enterprise Animal Hospital said the dog arrived with no signs of life and warned other pet owners in Tseung Kwan O to seek immediate care for similar symptoms.
- The dead dog was described as a 7- to 8-year-old male Springer Spaniel weighing around 16 kilograms, with suspected white powder seen near its mouth
- The owner contacted the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for testing, while police later contacted both the hospital and owner to examine possible poisoning.
Why It Matters
The case has heightened concern among pet owners because the suspected poisoning may have happened inside a designated dog-friendly public space. With laboratory testing and police inquiries under way, the incident could shape warnings, enforcement, and public vigilance in the district.