1 September 2011

Beware the dog hormones.

1 September 2011 | johnboy

ACT Policing is issuing a warning to the public that medication stolen from a Lyneham veterinary hospital is potentially fatal to humans.

Around 2.30am this morning (Thursday, 1 September) police attended the Lyneham Veterinary Hospital in response to a burglary at the premises.

CCTV footage shows two offenders entering the main foyer and going to the storeroom which contained the medication.

An audit of the drug room by staff has revealed the offenders took some Trilostane which is used to treat dogs for hormonal conditions. If the drug is consumed by a person it may cause vomiting and nausea, while a large dose has the potential to be fatal.

Police would urge anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity around 2.30am this morning (Thursday, 1 September) to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information to Crime Stoppers can be provided anonymously.

[Courtesy ACT Policing]

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LSWCHP8:43 pm 01 Sep 11

Keijidosha said :

I’m not sure I agree with this warning. It would only be the thieves or someone monumentally stupid injecting/ingesting the drugs – either way society wins.

Yep. Gobble down those hormones boys, tasty sweet sweet dog hormones, go for broke, don’t let anything stop you you nomming those hormones….mmmm……

The results could only be beneficial to the community.

Keijidosha5:20 pm 01 Sep 11

I’m not sure I agree with this warning. It would only be the thieves or someone monumentally stupid injecting/ingesting the drugs – either way society wins.

Pork Hunt4:54 pm 01 Sep 11

poetix said :

Just look for the two people sniffing each others bums.

Or cocking their leg at every lamp post…

Ben_Dover4:42 pm 01 Sep 11

Why do I keep thinking.. .”Rugby player, Joel someone or other…”

hoody4:22 pm 01 Sep 11

Desexed female dogs sometimes have bladder leakage as they age. Hormone therapy is prescribed, at least that’s what my mum says. The poodle does seem drier.

carnardly4:20 pm 01 Sep 11

drink it up my hearties….

Waiting For Godot4:14 pm 01 Sep 11

Has anybody thought that the theft might have been done by steroid dealers seeking to pass them off as bodybuilding agents? Many vets are targeted by bodybuilders seeking the gear because they think vets are a softer touch than GPs.

Henry824:11 pm 01 Sep 11

ummm why would a dog need hormone medication?

Deref3:29 pm 01 Sep 11

poetix said :

Just look for the two people sniffing each others bums.

😀

You really have to wonder at what passes for brains in some of these people.

poetix3:23 pm 01 Sep 11

Just look for the two people sniffing each others bums.

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