RSPCA CYMRU has warned pet owners to be vigilant following a string of reported cat poisonings in South Wales.

Two of three cats were confirmed as being poisoned from anti-freeze in the Rhymney Street area of Pontllanfraith, Blackwood in December 2016.

Other incidents of anti-freeze poisonings have been reported in Crumlin, where Yolo the cat died in November 2016.

Yolo’s owner Vicky Harrison said: “We were absolutely devastated by what happened to Yolo. It was absolutely heartbreaking to see the pain and suffering she went through.

“My husband, three daughters and myself were all so saddened and shocked. And it's so awful that other cats in the local community have been through a similar fate."

In Newbridge, another cat - called Puss Puss - is also believed to have been poisoned in November.

Annie Simmonds, RSPCA inspector, has been responding to incidents in Crumlin, Newbridge, and in Pontllanfraith, near Blackwood.

She said: “In recent months, I have been looking into a series of deeply worrying cat poisoning incidences across the Gwent area. Our thoughts are with all cat owners impacted, at this distressing time.

“Sadly, in Crumlin, Newbridge, and in Blackwood, I’ve been made aware of fatal cat poisonings, with reports of others within these communities seeing their pets experience a similar, tragic fate.

“Though it isn't clear whether these cases are connected, or whether they were deliberate in nature, we are urging anyone with any information to come forward and contact us.

"Our inspectorate appeal line can be reached on 0300 123 8018 and calls are treated in confidence.”

She added: “It is vital owners remain calm, and remove their cat from any suspected source of poison. A vet should be contacted immediately, and informed when, where and how any such incident occurred - with their advice then followed carefully."