MSU vets treating MSP K9 after possible poisoning, second time in 6 months
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Veterinarians at Michigan State University are treating a Michigan State Police K9 after authorities say he may have ingested some poison.
In a post on X, police say a dog named Thor was helping deputies in Lapeer County with a breaking and entering call.
They say the dog was helping search a barn when he 'ingested suspected poison.'
He was initially taken to a veterinarian for emergency treatment, but was then taken to the MSU Veterinary Clinic. The MSU facility is generally regarded as one of the best in the state.
A 6 News staffer saw more than half a dozen state police cars outside the vet school.
State police asked for 'paws-itive healing thoughts for a quick recovery.'
It's not the first time Thor has been in this situation. Back in December, MSU veterinarians after police say he had been exposed to illicit drugs during a search in Flint. At the time, he tested positive for opioids, cocaine, and THC. He was treated with interventions such as Narcan and recovered.
A spokesperson for the veterinary school did not immediately respond when 6 News sought comment.
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