A dog needed to go through lifesaving surgical treatment after swallowing a corn on the cob.
Eight-year-old cockapoo Lola was hurried to the veterinarians by worried owner Amy Trattles after the cross-breed began to throw up and her stomach had actually swollen due to an obstruction which had actually triggered a build up of about 3 litres of fluid.
The canine went under the knife for a gastrotomy treatment which included making a cut in her stomach to eliminate the foreign things.
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Vets discovered the obstruction had actually been triggered by the corn on the cob, much to the shock of Amy and auntie Julie who don’t even consume the veggie.
Owner Amy Trattles said: “I was shocked she had swallowed corn on the cob as we don’t eat it, so I didn’t know where she had got it from.
“But she still acts like a puppy and has the cocker instinct – her nose is always on the floor, and she is always picking things up.
“She was a bit groggy after the operation, but she was trying to jump up within three days. She’s back to her usual self now which is great.”
While corn on the cob is not hazardous for dogs, it does not break down and can block solids and fluids from moving through the stomach which can be deadly. It might likewise trigger choking.
Vets have actually now alerted owners to be additional vigilant over the summertime and throughout barbeque season as dogs can get hazardous items.
Kim Taylor-Morton, the really who performed Lola’s treatment at Grange Vets in Stockton, said: “Lola’s stomach was around ten times the volume it should have been. It was full of fluid with the piece of corn acting like a cork to block the exit. It was a slice from the end, barely bigger than a plug and was wedged in.
“Nothing could get out of her stomach which could have twisted or ruptured and proved fatal without surgery.
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“After her surgery, we advised her owners to be careful about what Lola ate for the following few days and how to manage the pain as she was quite unsettled at first. She has had a couple of check-ups since and is doing really well.
“My advice to other owners is to take their dog to their vet as soon as possible if they think they have swallowed a foreign object.”
Grange Vets is likewise prompting individuals to be additional vigilant when having a barbecue in case their dog consumes any food such as corn on the cob, onions and alcohol which are huge threats, or kebab skewers which can trigger nasty injuries.
