Canine proprietor points warning after ‘life or death’ horror brought on by tennis balls

A dog proprietor has issued an pressing warning to different pet homeowners after her beloved canine needed to be rushed into emergency surgical procedure for swallowing a typical canine toy.

A crossbreed from Wolverhampton, known as Loki, made his homeowners fear after refusing to eat and mysteriously getting sick.

Growing very involved, the pup’s homeowners rushed Loki to the PDSA who then x-rayed him.

The scan revealed that the canine had swallowed not one however two tennis balls and so they have been lodged in his abdomen.

Loki was rushed into emergency surgical procedure and fortuitously vets have been in a position to take away the balls from the canine’s abdomen.

According to Catherine Burke, a PDSA vet who offered remedy to Loki at a charity-operated pet hospital, it was very fortunate to have the balls found when he did.

She informed the Sun: “Loki’s situation was a case of life-or-death – without surgery, he would likely have died.

“One of the balls was lodged in his stomach, preventing him from keeping food down.”

Catherine took benefit of this near-tragic incident to boost consciousness in regards to the potential risks that tennis balls can pose to pets.

She warned: “The size of tennis balls, and the way they bounce, means that there is a risk the ball can get stuck at the back of your dog’s throat, causing them to choke.

“If this does happen, try to keep calm and if safe to do so, you can attempt to remove it from the back of the mouth.

“However it can be very slippery and difficult to remove. If you can’t remove it, contact your vet immediately for an emergency appointment.

“Tennis balls are covered in a felt layer; which has the appearance of yellow-green fuzz and is abrasive which means it has a sandpaper-like effect. 

“Over time it can wear down your dog’s teeth and cause pain and difficulty chewing.”