An appeal has been launched after a cat died from anti-freeze posioning.
The Scottish SPCA is urging people to dispose of the potentially hazardous substance responsibly after the incident.
There is not thought to have been any criminal intent behind the incident.
Inspector Aileen Ross said: “Although at present we do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding this sad incident, we’re asking people to be more careful when using anti-freeze.
“By the time symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy and, in the latter stages, head shaking and coma occur, it is often too late to treat.
“Taking extra care when disposing of anti-freeze could save an animal’s life.”
It follows a number of high profile incidents in Inverness and the surrounding area in recent years.
There have been nine cases of cats being poisoned with antifreeze in this area since 2012.
And earlier this week, police in Inverness issued a safety warning after snowball teacakes were found laced with what is believed to be blood-thinning medicine warfarin on a city street.
Police yesterday confirmed that they are continuing their investigation into the sinister discovery on Old School Place in the Merkinch area if the city.
The three snowballs were found by Robin Maclean, 69, on a grassy area outside her home.
It is believed that the cakes may have been placed as bait in a bid to kill seagulls.