John Wilson Ocean Drive at St Kilda. File photo: Google MapsA Dunedin veterinarian is calling on anyone who has taken their dog for a walk off-lead along John Wilson Ocean Drive over the past seven days, to contact their vet immediately, after it was discovered someone had placed rat poison along the popular walking route. Several dog owners have reported having to take their dogs to vets in the city after seeing them eat blocks of the poison near a rubbish bin. Unfortunately, it could take several days for a dog to show symptoms after eating the poison. She said poisoning could be lethal and dog owners who had been in the area recently should contact their vet immediately to see if treatment and an antidote were needed.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 29, 2026 21:58 UTC