Authorities and local residents are sounding the alarm after a dog exhibited neurological symptoms and tested positive for methamphetamine following a visit to the dog beach in Ocean Beach, San Diego.
The dog’s owner, Justin Voeller, took to social media to warn other pet owners about the incident involving his small dog, Angus. Voeller said he brought Angus to the specialized dog beach around 10:00 a.m. Initially, the dog appeared unwell but was simply “glued to the sofa and very alert,” leading Voeller to believe it was only a stomach issue.
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However, by approximately 4:30 p.m., Angus began showing clear neurological signs, including repetitive movements, hyperactivity, and fully dilated pupils.
“We took him to the hospital and tested positive for methamphetamine,” Voeller stated. “They administered sedatives, but they barely managed to calm him down. Throughout the night and until 2:00 p.m. today, we had to restrain him constantly; otherwise, he would run and spin in circles without rest, causing him to overheat. He was given sedatives seven times before they were finally able to calm him. He can now drink water on his own and has stopped running without needing to be restrained. He is going to be okay.”
Voeller noted that Angus’s case is at least the second such incident to occur at the same beach. In response to his post, several local residents and visitors commented that similar cases have emerged in recent days, and that the issue appears to have been reported for months.
