The Portuguese Man O' War is a floating colony of zooids, genetically identical units with specialised functions. “They can really cause our doggie friends some serious problems if ingested or stung by them.” “So be aware as they will be on other local beaches as well.
“The bad weather has bought these beasties in - they have been seen on Tywyn beach. In a Facebook post, with a photo, the practice said: “Please be careful when walking your dogs at the moment. Pictures posted on Facebook show the creature on Tywyn beach, looking similar to a small, inflated plastic bag, while others have been reported on beaches near Harlech. People are being urged not to touch them or walk barefoot, and to keep dogs and children well away. It can often be mistaken for a jellyfish. One sting from the sea creature can kill both animals and humans in some cases - even if it is already dead. Read more: Thousands of starfish wash up on Welsh beach after Storm Eunice North Wales Live reported that they are causing particular concern because examples found are small – just two inches across – and can easily be mistaken for ocean plastic. The small but deadly marine beasts have washed up on beaches in north Wales following storms Eunice and Franklin. She advised to use a soaked, cold piece of material on the area to help cool it.Dog walkers and parents are being urged to look out for Portuguese Man O' War - nicknamed the 'Floating Terror' - which have been spotted beaches. Yvonne stresses that time is of the essence as if there is swelling around the face or neck, there is risk of a compromised airway. The 46-year-old says signs of jellyfish stings in dogs include:
To enter your hero dog, simply post your dog’s photo and story on the TeamDogs Pics of dogs page. So, whether your pup is an emotional support animal who supports your mental health on a daily basis, therapy dog who brings joy to hospital patients, or just a bundle of love and fluff who gets the whole family grinning on rainy days, send in your photos and stories so we can share the love. This week our sister site TeamDogs is hosting its first ever Hero Dogs Week, supported by Everypaw Pet Insurance.Īiming to shine a light on the UK’s incredible furry friends, this week-long celebration will spotlight the everyday heroes who’ve gone above and beyond to help their humans – but we need your help finding them. "So be sure to look out for beach warning signs and my advice would be that you should take your dog away from the beach even if you only see the smallest of jellyfish." Liverpool based dog first aider, Yvonne Jones, told TeamDogs the potential dangers of jellyfish stings and what to do should you come across one: "You should be aware that washed up jellyfish may be dead, but they still have the ability to sting for several weeks. The 47-year-old told the ECHO he thought it was a balloon at first but was able to identify it properly using an app. Karl Lee spotted the "strange" looking sea animal while walking with his wife on Ainsdale beach last weekend.
Wirral Council also tweeted urging owners to keep dogs away after some were spotted in West Wirral and urged the public to call their contact centre on 01 if they spot one so a member of their parks team can remove it. If you see one, stay away, don’t touch and keeps dogs away as they have a very nasty sting, even when dead." In a post on Twitter, Sefton Council said: "We have had reports of Portuguese Man O’War jellyfish being washed up on our beaches. A warning has been issued for dog owners around Merseyside after a 'nasty' species of jellyfish have started washing up on nearby beaches.īoth, Sefton and Wirral Councils released statements saying Portuguese Man O'War Jellyfish have been spotted on local beauty hotspots.