ARSENIC CONFIRMED IN ROSEBERY PETS’ TESTS

13th January 2010
Kay Seltitzas spokesperson for the Toxic Heavy Metals Taskforce Tasmania has today released results of pathology tests on domestic cats that lived in Rosebery.

“Last year, Marsha Stejskal had her two cats tested by independent pathology laboratories in Melbourne and California and we have decided to release these results today for the first time.

The results of blood tests and hair analysis have confirmed that Marsha’s two cats are poisoned with arsenic and other heavy metals.

Marsha Stejskal had intended to also get faecal tests but the pathology laboratory advised that due to the positive results for arsenic in the blood this would be unnecessary and costly.

Marsha’s cats are both now seriously ill and suffering from intermittent severe diarrhea and neurological disorders including paralysis and fits.

I have had a family of dogs, three of which died with terrible deaths, one of whom had been diagnosed by my vet with copper poisoning. Although I am now living away from Rosebery my two dogs Sam and Sass also suffer from the symptoms of arsenic and other toxic heavy metal poisons.

Our Taskforce want the Minister for Health Lara Giddings to ensure that a new Population based Health and Environmental Survey in Rosebery includes an independent Animal Testing Program which residents who have concerns about their pets health conditions can have their pets thoroughly tested.

DHHS advice to residents to restrain their pets from drinking seepage in the Rosebery township may not be good enough.

Residents, or would be residents of Rosebery have a right to know if the town is a safe place to have or to take pets” Said Kay Seltitzas.
Marsha Stejskal Toxic Heavy Metals Taskforce Tasmania