Police have issued a warning to pet owners after several dogs fell ill in the Scottish Highlands.

Enquiries are underway following a small number of dogs becoming unwell after being walked in Culloden Avenue in an area known locally as the Gruffalo Walk.

An unidentified substance was recovered from a nearby path on Wednesday and will now be subject to further investigation.

The number of dogs known by police to have fallen ill is in single figures.

Reporting officer Constable Bradley O'Neill said: "I would like to reassure people that we are carrying out thorough enquiries to establish the full circumstances of these reports.

"We do not want to discourage people from walking their dogs in the area but do want to make people aware.

"If you believe your pet may have fallen ill then seek advice from your vet in the first instance.

"If anyone has any information which may be of use to the police investigation then please call 101."