Two family dogs tragically die after suffering seizures just hours apart in the same area.
The families who owned the dogs felt deeply saddened after both pets died within an hour of taking sick after the effects of seizures.
A five-month-old Golden Retriever named Winnie, died on Thursday morning, May 5, and Milo, a 15-month-old Cocker Spaniel, died on Thursday evening, according to Belfast Live.
As the owners try to come to terms with the unexpected and quick losses, they are trying to start an investigation by the council into the untimely deaths.
They had both been on walks on the shore of Lough Neagh in Co Antrim before the seizures, reports the Mirror.
The incidents are being investigated by DAERA and Antrim and Newtownabbey Council.
Winnie's owner Kaylee Agnew said: “Winnie was running in and out of the water. It was great fun and a happy walk for us. I had noticed dead fish in the water and kept Winnie away from them but didn't think much more of it.
“It’s so frightening to think that my little girl, who is only two, was in the water as well. We need an investigation and answers and I’m grateful for DogsLive and Belfast Live for helping me to warn other families who might be in the area, especially coming up to the weekend when lots of families go for walks there.”
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Kaylee, 21, took Miya Rose and Winnie home but when she went to help Winnie out of the car the puppy was having a seizure.
Kaylee said: “The vet thinks whatever killed her was possibly in something she drank while she was in the water. Winnie was only five months old, she was lively and healthy and the very best dog for our family. We are so heartbroken, we had only gone for a walk and now Winnie is dead.
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The second dog, who died on May 5, was a 15-month-old black and white Cocker Spaniel called Milo.
His family, who live in Antrim town, are also looking for answers.
A spokesperson by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council said: "We have been made aware of two separate reports of dogs falling ill shortly after being in contact with water in the Antrim Lough Shore area, specifically at Rea’s Wood.
"We are working with the dog owners, local vets and our colleagues in DAERA to best establish the full circumstances.
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