Slug bait warning Dear Editor: Would it be possible for you to include an article on the potential hazards of putting down slug bait? A young neighbor recently lost her pet cat of seven years to slug bait poison. When discussing this “acci- dent” with others, J began hear- ing about a variety of pets who became very sick and/or died from slug bait poisoning. I gather it’s like antifreeze in that animals are attracted to it and find it quite palatable. As | understand it, the ani- mal will become hypersensitive to the point of neurosis, but, unfortunately, because it doesn’t appear to be sick right away, it’s seldom recognized and there- fore is usually not caught in time by pet owners. I read the instructions on one package of slug bait, which did point out that “dogs may be attracted to it” and “poisoning might result.” However, the manufacturer definitely appears to be minimizing the dangers of using it. If one is determined to kill slugs with his potentially lethal concoction, it should be put under something that will allow slugs to get to it, but not pets and wildlife. Or, a better alternative alto- gether would be to use beer. It accomplishes the same results (slugs love it), yet animals are seldom prone to knocking back a plastic tub of beer. However, in the event that they do partake ... no real harm done! Some gardening shops sell | special containers called “slug pubs.” These are great for hold- ing the beer, keeping out the rain and they blend perfectly with the plants that are being protected. Iris Carr West Vancouver Verbose vegans amuse reader Dear Editor: I am always amused by those such as Bob Hunter and Victoria Hogan (letters, June 3), who have suddenly discovered vegetarianism and now demand that all of us fish, flesh and fowl eaters to join them. It is well this is a “johnny- come-lately” suggestion. 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