However, two of their black cats, Lilo and Leo, have died suddenly and "horrifically" in the past six weeks. Lilo was only three when she died of antifreeze poisoning (Image: Carol Reece)However, when she followed the family into the front room, Carol said: "She was just walking like she was drunk and falling over. "We rang the vet immediately and took her to Animal Hospital in Manchester and she was tested immediately for poisoning. Carol also said her neighbour's two Bengali kittens similarly died from antifreeze poisoning, just four weeks apart in April and May last year. The heartbroken family have contacted the RSPCA and are hoping a thorough investigation will be carried out.

Source: The Times February 10, 2024 01:58 UTC