2 dogs die after ingesting toxic substance while on walk in North Shore town

A North Shore town is urging residents to check with their pest control providers after two dogs died over the weekend.

The Nahant Town Hall announced Monday morning that a resident reported losing two large Labrador retrievers after the dogs were exposed to a toxic substance while out walking in the community.

The dog deaths prompted officials to remind residents that in May 2026, Nahant approved a prohibition on the use of first- and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, also known as SGARs, as well as future-generation anticoagulant rodenticides by professional pest control companies on all town properties…

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