SALMON, Idaho -- A toxicologist says a poison called Compound 1080 is behind a rash of dog poisonings that have killed 13 pets in the central Idaho town of Salmon since January.
Veterinary Diagnostic Toxicologist Patricia Talcott with the Washington State University laboratory examined four of the dead dogs poisoned within a two-block area in the city's main residential section.
Compound 1080 is restricted to collars worn by livestock and intended to kill attacking predators.
Some Salmon residents are keeping their pets indoors or have sent them out of state. Residents are also concerned about their children.
Salmon Police Chief Jim Spain tells the Post Register that residents need to be vigilant and call in anything suspicious. A reward of $5,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of whoever is putting out the poison.
