Warning about e-cigarettes and dangers to pets from the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:10, 20th Feb, 2014 | 0

Following reports that a puppy in Cornwall has died after biting into an e-cigarette refill, vets are warning pet owners to ensure they are kept out of reach of animals.

British Veterinary Association (BVA) President and vet Robin Hargreaves has said 'This is a tragic case and very worrying when you consider how many people are now using e-cigarettes. Nicotine poisoning acts very quickly and can be fatal, especially when large doses are involved.'

'E-cigarettes and refills can easily contain sufficient quantities of nicotine to kill a small animal very quickly.'

'If you use e-cigarettes, we recommend storing all equipment safely out of reach of your pet.'

'If you suspect your pet has chewed or eaten an e-cigarette or any toxic substance then it is vital that you contact a vet for treatment as quickly as possible.”

BVA understands that the female puppy was a recently rehomed Staffordshire cross. It became unwell on Sunday after apparently consuming an e-cigarette refill and passed away on Monday morning after failing to respond to treatment.'

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'Every week both the GSPCA Dog Training team and other dog training clubs in Guernsey get inquiries from new dog owners that have adopted a new puppy or dog, and it is important that anything that can put your pet at risk is kept in a safe place.'

'With the growing trend in the use of e-cigarettes and the many new puppies around the Bailiwick the GSPCA wanted to highlight what is a real danger to those new family pets.'

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The following are events planned for 2014

Date	Event
17^th – 21^st February 2014	Half Term and Open Week at the GSPCA. Our Training and Event Room will be open with items for sale, refreshments and animals in need of homes on view.
Wednesday 26^th February 2014	Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA from Starts 6.30pm Finishes 8pm	For information on Volunteering please click here
930am Sunday 2^nd March 2014	Cat Basic First Aid & Care Training Course with the GSPCA – Minimum donation of £15 per person	http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/first-gspca-dog-first-aid-proves-enjoyable-and-educational-experience
630pm Thursday 6^th March 2014	Dingle Dell’s Flying Visit at the Pavilion	http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/freedom-food-fund-raiser-pavilion-dingle-dells-flying-visit
930am Sunday 23^rd March 2014	Dog Basic First Aid & Care Training Course with the GSPCA – Minimum donation of £15 per person	http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/first-gspca-dog-first-aid-proves-enjoyable-and-educational-experience
1^st April – 5^th May 2014	National Pet Adoption Month
Wednesday 2^nd April 2014	Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA from Starts 6.30pm Finishes 8pm	For information on Volunteering please click here
Friday 4^th April 2014	World Stray Day - Come see our stall in Market Square, St Peter Port	Date and details to be finalised
7^th – 22^nd April 2014	Guernsey Easter Term Break
Monday 28^th April – 4^th May 2014	GSPCA Cupcake Week	For more details please click here
5^th – 11^th May 2014	Rabbit Awareness Week
9^th May 2014	Liberation Day – We are hoping to have a stall at the event in St Peter Port	http://www.guernseyliberationday.com/
Sunday 11^th May 2014	Car Boot Sale with MENFUN	Details to follow
Wednesday 14^th May 2014	Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA from Starts 6.30pm Finishes 8pm	For information on Volunteering please click here
1^st – 30^th June 2014	Microchip Month
Sunday 1^st June 2014	GSPCA Summer Dog Show – To be held at Fairfields	Details to follow
Sunday 7^th June 2014	Itex Walk – in 2013 we were lucky enough to be one of the nominated charities	http://www.itexwalk.gg/
Sunday 15^th June 2014	Fathers Day Half Marathon – Do you fancy running for the GSPCA? To create your Just Giving sponsored event page please go to - http://www.justgiving.com/gspca	http://guernseyathletics.org.gg/half/
27^th – 29^th June 2013	Chaos Music Festival – Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event
Wednesday 2^nd July 2014	Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA from Starts 6.30pm Finishes 8pm	For information on Volunteering please click here
Sunday 5^th July 2014	Viva Las Vegas Summer Ball & Casino Night Saturday 5th July 2014 at St Pierre Park in aid of GSPCA & Thomson Memorial Trust	http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/viva-las-vegas-summer-ball-casino-night-saturday-5th-july-2014-st-pierre-park-aid-gspca-thomson
19^th July – 31^st August 2014	Guernsey Summer Term Break
8^th – 9^th August 2014	South Show - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event	Date and details to be finalised
13^th – 14^th August 2014	West Show - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event	Date and details to be finalised
16^th August 2014	It’s A Knockout - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event	Date and details to be finalised
20^th – 21^st August 2014	North Show - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event	Date and details to be finalised
23^rd August 2014	Donkey Derby - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event	Date and details to be finalised
24^th August 2014	Guernsey Waterfront Marathon – Do you fancy running for the GSPCA? To create your Just Giving sponsored event page please go to - http://www.justgiving.com/gspca	http://www.guernseymarathon.gg/
Possibly 30^th August 2014	GSPCA Flag Day - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event	Date and details to be finalised
Wednesday 3^rd September 2014	Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA from Starts 6.30pm Finishes 8pm	For information on Volunteering please click here
Sunday 14^th September 2014	Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday	Date and details to be finalised
Saturday 4^th October 2014	World Animal Day - Come see our stall in Market Square, St Peter Port	Date and details to be finalised
Saturday 4^th October 2014	World Animal Day – PAWS for a pint an event around local pubs, bars and restaurants in Guernsey	Date and details to be finalised
Sunday 5^th October 2014	Animal Castle	Details to follow
Sunday 12^th October 2014	Car Boot Sale with MENFUN	Details to follow
Wednesday 24^th October 2014	Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA from Starts 6.30pm Finishes 8pm	For information on Volunteering please click here
To be confirmed - November 2014	Halloween Style Fun Dog Show & Pet Picture Show	Date and details to be finalised
27^th October – 2^nd November 2014	Guernsey Half Break Term
To be confirmed - November 2014	GSPCA Halloween/Winter Ball	Date and details to be finalised
November 2014	Round Table Christmas Fayre	Date and details to be finalised
Wednesday 26^th November 2014	Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA from Starts 6.30pm Finishes 8pm	For information on Volunteering please click here
Thursdays in December 2014	Stall in St Peter Port for the Late Night Shopping
22^nd December 2014	Guernsey Christmas Term Break starts
Sunday 14^th December 2014	GSPCA Christmas Themed Santa Style Dog Sponsored Walk. To create your Just Giving sponsored event page please go to - http://www.justgiving.com/gspca

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