A leading canine first aid expert is warning owners to take their dog's collar off indoors to avoid death from choking. Qualified veterinary nurse Rachel Bean is speaking out after witnessing a number of avoidable injuries caused by canines wearing collars in the house.
The animal behaviourist has seen dogs suffer and even die from their collar being caught on door handles and radiator dials while home alone. In some horrific cases, boisterous playtimes between pups have also led to choking incidents and death.
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