Pet owner warning over rat poison

Sharon Barnett’s cats Angus, Willow and Ebony.

Treatment for one Cambridge cat continues this week after potentially ingesting poison.

Sharon Barnett took all three of her cats to the Cambridge Pet Vets after finding a piece of rat bait had been brought in through the cat flap, and appeared to have been chewed.

Following three weeks of twice-daily vitamin K treatments blood test results on Monday gave the all clear for Willow and Ebony, but Angus will need to continue his treatment for another week, with another blood test scheduled for next week.

Owner Sharon wanted to warn other residents of the dangers and responsibility around using rat bait, hoping the experience will remind others to follow proper set up when using rat poison, so that the bait is not accessible to cats, dogs or children.

Most safety guidelines recommend using bait stations, so only mice and rats can reach the bait.

“I really just want to warn people to be aware, and take care when handling and setting out rat bait,” she said. “Thankfully there weren’t any young children in my house.”

More Recent News

Three no match for dog unit

Multiple incidents in Cambridge have landed three before the courts after they were no match for a Waikato Police Dog Unit. On Sunday, police were notified of three people unlawfully entering a commercial premises on…

It’s down to specials

10.50am Newly elected Waipā mayor Mike Pettit says he is honoured to have been chosen to lead the district and is ready to get to work on behalf of the community. Pettit is off to…

St Pierre third but happy

Clare St Pierre finished third out of three in the Waipā mayoralty race, but says it was an “amazing experience” She retained her Pirongia-Kakepuku ward seat on council and is seen as a potential deputy…

Jumble record set

Cambridge’s Jumble Around op-shop has done it again. It has broken all previous records with its 2025 distribution, having just handed out $220,000 to 97 not-for-profit organisations and groups in the Cambridge area.  Last year,…