iStockA council investigation has been launched after reports were received of dogs and cats falling ill in the Highlands.
It comes after pets have shown signs of sickness, diarrhoea and lethargy in the Milton of Leys area.
Highland Council said it had consulted SEPA, Scottish Water and a local vet – but so far had not been able to identify “any evidence”.
The council confirmed that an environmental health officer visited the area on Friday also, but could not find any conditions of concerns.
A spokesperson said: “We can confirm that Highland Council’s Environmental Health Service has contacted SEPA, Scottish Water and a local vet to ascertain the possible cause of the incidents which are appearing to affect both cats and dogs.
“Symptoms reported are pets off their food, lethargic with sickness and diarrhoea. Some elderly pets may need additional veterinary support to recover from illness.
“An Environmental Health Officer visited the area on Friday but could not identify any conditions of concerns. Both SEPA and Scottish Water have also reported no events in the area of Milton of Leys.
“There is, at present, no evidence of a source of this event. Investigations will continue into the possible source.”
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