# RSPCA investigates dog poisonings after three deaths in Western Australia

Three dogs died and five were poisoned in Carnarvon, Western Australia, prompting an RSPCA investigation.

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The RSPCA is investigating a spate of dog poisonings in Western Australia's Gascoyne region after five pets became unwell and three died. [^1]

Coral Coast Veterinary Hospital treated five pets from three different households that exhibited symptoms of organophosphate poisoning within a 48-hour period. [^2]

Stefan Louw, executive manager of the Shire of Carnarvon, stated that three of the poisoned dogs found on Morgan Way passed away. [^3]

The Shire of Carnarvon confirmed that five dogs were poisoned on two streets within the town of Carnarvon, located 900 kilometres north of Perth. [^4]

Birds & Blooms recommends offering strawberries, mangoes, oranges, and watermelon to attract butterflies, stating that some butterflies use their proboscis to sip fruit juice instead of relying solely on flower nectar. [^5]

The RSPCA stated that butterflies are crucial for biodiversity and that UK butterfly populations have declined by over 80% in the past 50 years. [^6]

The RSPCA advises creating butterfly feeders with sugary liquids and juicy fruits to provide an extra food source, noting that butterflies taste with receptors in their feet and drink through a proboscis. [^7]

Wild Yards advises placing oranges where they are visible, suggesting hanging them or cutting them into slices and laying them in a shallow dish of water to prevent ants. [^8]

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1. The RSPCA is investigating a spate of dog poisonings in Western Australia's Gascoyne region after five pets became unwell and three died. (abc.net.au, News)
2. Coral Coast Veterinary Hospital treated five pets from three different households that exhibited symptoms of organophosphate poisoning within a 48-hour period. (abc.net.au, News)
3. Stefan Louw, executive manager of the Shire of Carnarvon, stated that three of the poisoned dogs found on Morgan Way passed away. (abc.net.au, News)
4. The Shire of Carnarvon confirmed that five dogs were poisoned on two streets within the town of Carnarvon, located 900 kilometres north of Perth. (abc.net.au, News)
5. Birds & Blooms recommends offering strawberries, mangoes, oranges, and watermelon to attract butterflies, stating that some butterflies use their proboscis to sip fruit juice instead of relying solely on flower nectar. (Daily Express, News)
6. The RSPCA stated that butterflies are crucial for biodiversity and that UK butterfly populations have declined by over 80% in the past 50 years. (Daily Express, News)
7. The RSPCA advises creating butterfly feeders with sugary liquids and juicy fruits to provide an extra food source, noting that butterflies taste with receptors in their feet and drink through a proboscis. (Daily Express, News)
8. Wild Yards advises placing oranges where they are visible, suggesting hanging them or cutting them into slices and laying them in a shallow dish of water to prevent ants. (Daily Express, News)

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