A family's beloved dog needed life-saving surgery after swallowing a stone - the size of a lime. Jet, a seven-year-old black Labrador, had spent the night vomiting tiny bits of bile, sparking concern in owners Paul and Julie Reynolds.
They rushed their poorly pooch to Vets4Pets in Cleveleys, Lancashire, who initially prescribed anti-sickness medication and antibiotics. But after no signs of improvement, Jet returned for an X-ray which showed a large, round object in his stomach, which resulted in an emergency operation.
The hour-long procedure saw vets remove the stone, which measured approximately 5cm by 5cm, from Jet’s stomach and then repair the damage to his intestines. Veterinary Surgeon Martin Chamberlain said: “It’s really lucky that Jet’s owners spotted signs that he was unwell and brought him into the practice.
