A pup was left facing life-saving surgery after sneaking a corn on the cob which left her fighting for her life. Eight-year-old Cockapoo, Lola, saw her stomach increase to 10 times its usual size after the vegetable caused a blockage leading to a build up of three litres of fluid.
Her worried owners took her to the vet amid concerns she had swallowed something which was causing her to vomit. Grange Vets in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees investigated and discovered the rogue veg inside her stomach.
It is not clear where Lola found the discarded vegetable, but Grange Vets is urging owners to watch their dogs for scavenging as more people eat outdoors in the warmer weather. While corn on the cob is not toxic for dogs, it does not break down and can obstruct solids and fluids from moving through the stomach which can be fatal. It could also cause choking.
