![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/mystery-as-odd-boulders-wash-up-on-uk-beach-that-could-pose-a-serious-danger-to-dogs/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_AFRDPW270923PalmOilBergs_03.jpg&description=Volunteers removed two large chunks of palm oil from Trearddur Bay's foreshore in Anglesey, Wales, this week, and alerted the council. Dog owners are now on high alert Large boulders have washed up on a British beach, leaving local residents and dog owners concerned as the substance can be dangerous. Two large chunks of palm oil were removed by volunteers from Trearddur Bay's foreshore, along the north-west coast of Anglesey in Wales, this week, and surfers reported more floating on the sea. The first berg was too large to lift, volunteers said, and filled 12 bin bags when broken up and cleared. Some palm oil debris was found yesterday morning and locals fear Storm Agnes could have pushed even more palm oil to the beach area. Dog owners in the area are now on high alert as palm oil, which has a sickly-sweet smell, is irresistible to dogs and can cause illness. Paul Dean, who first raised the alarm and was involved in the clear-up, said he contacted Anglesey Council's waste department to let them know where the bin bags were - and the council sent someone to collect them that same day. He told NorthWalesLive: "I was down on the beach this morning and there were only a couple of small chunks, which went in the bin. We'll now have to wait to see what the next storm brings with it." As an edible vegetable oil used in many processed foods, palm oil is not poisonous to dogs, but it does have a laxative effect and, if eaten, it can cause sickness, diarrhoea and dehydration. In extreme cases, pancreatitis is possible, according to Vets Now. Owners are advised to watch out for symptoms and to seek urgent veterinary treatment if they show signs of illness after gnawing palm oil chunks. At sea, the floating bergs can absorb harmful diesel, chemicals, and bacteria. "Palm oil has resulted in serious complications in a small minority of dogs," said Vets Now in an online blog. "One study of 60 dogs who had ingested palm oil found fewer than half displayed symptoms such as vomiting){kind=link}
Volunteers removed two large chunks of palm oil from Trearddur Bay’s foreshore in Anglesey, Wales, this week, and alerted the council. Dog owners are now on high alert
Large boulders have washed up on a British beach, leaving local residents and dog owners concerned as the substance can be dangerous.
Two large chunks of palm oil were removed by volunteers from Trearddur Bay’s foreshore, along the north-west coast of Anglesey in Wales, this week, and surfers reported more floating on the sea. The first berg was too large to lift, volunteers said, and filled 12 bin bags when broken up and cleared.
Some palm oil debris was found yesterday morning and locals fear Storm Agnes could have pushed even more palm oil to the beach area. Dog owners in the area are now on high alert as palm oil, which has a sickly-sweet smell, is irresistible to dogs and can cause illness.
Paul Dean, who first raised the alarm and was involved in the clear-up, said he contacted Anglesey Council’s waste department to let them know where the bin bags were – and the council sent someone to collect them that same day. He told NorthWalesLive: “I was down on the beach this morning and there were only a couple of small chunks, which went in the bin. We’ll now have to wait to see what the next storm brings with it.”