In Cornwall (southwest of England), a puppy ended up in the veterinary emergency room after a fishing hook lodged in its cheek, reported the BBC.
Recently during a walk with his mistress Lea Thomasthe puppy guided by his curiosity approached a fishing rod left unattended, with a colorful lure. Obi / Blue Bear bit the latter and immediately began to moan.
Its owner did not try to remove the hook and was right. She took him to the vet clinic Falmouth Vets for Pets has Penryn.
After examination, Dr. Emma Campbell and his team established that the puppy had to be anesthetized for the operation. With the hook hanging on the inside of the young Shar-Pei's cheek, they made an incision on the outside, then cut the object before removing it.
“ Obi was very lucky that Lea reacted so quickly and did exactly the right thing by not pulling the hook. When a sharp object is stuck in an animal's mouth or cheek, trying to remove it at home can cause more injury », explains the veterinarian to the BBC.
“So relieved”
“ Cases like this are also a timely reminder during the summer months to keep fishing rods, hooks, lines and lures out of reach of petscontinues Dr. Emma Campbell. Their owners just need to turn their backs for a moment: colorful fishing gear can be very attractive, especially to curious pups, and they may be tempted before anyone has time to stop them. »
For his part, Lea Thomas said to herself “ so relieved to hear that he recovered so quickly and got lots of extra cuddles. »
The puppy needed comfort even more as he was separated from his mother and the rest of his litter during his hospitalization.
Woopets info: why does a puppy need to stay with its mother and siblings for at least 8 weeks?
The first weeks of life are essential to a puppy's development. Through contact with his mother and brothers and sisters, he gradually learns the codes of canine communication, to control his bite and to manage his interactions with others.
This period also contributes to one's emotional balance. The experiences he has with his mother and siblings contribute to his socialization and help him better adapt to new situations once adopted.
In France, a puppy cannot be transferred before 8 weeks. This limit makes it possible in particular to allow part of this fundamental learning to continue before the change of environment. Even after adoption, socialization must continue gradually, with positive and age-appropriate experiences.