Dog warning as suspected palm oil washes up on beach
Palm oil can be toxic to dogs who may be attracted to its smell.
Dog owners have been cautioned due to suspected palm oil discovered on Egremont beach in Wirral. The waxy substance was reported to the Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team. Palm oil is commonly found in the food sector, but when discarded in the ocean, it can become hazardous. Coastguard officials stated that dogs may be drawn to the scent and attempt to consume it, which could result in a deadly outcome.
Officers examined the beach and gathered several lumps of the substance for disposal by Wirral Council. Rescue personnel advised: heightened caution for dog walkers on the beach for the next few days. Additional pieces may still be present or wash ashore with upcoming tides. It is advised to keep dogs and children away from any peculiar waxy or oily substances and refrain from handling them with unclean hands.
In January 2020, the National Trust cautioned about a dog's death after ingesting palm oil on Formby beach in Sefton.
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