Dog left fighting for his life after swallowing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toy
A DOG was left fighting for his life after an encounter with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
Vets discovered how Bobo the Weimaraner had been floored by a toy turtle
Vets discovered how Bobo the Weimaraner had been floored by a toy turtle when they took an x-ray to discover the reason for his mystery illness.
Images showed how the nine-year-old dog had swallowed a chocolate Kinder Surprise egg with the plastic toy figure inside.
Blue Cross veterinarians at the charity’s Grimsby animal hospital were able to operate on the seriously ill pet and remove the toy still inside its yellow egg-shaped plastic container.
Veterinary nurse Tracy Nicholson said: “We carefully removed the item and were amazed to find not only had Bobo swallowed a Kinder Surprise egg but also that a Michelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toy was still intact inside.
“Foreign bodies like toys can cause blockages inside a dog's gut and can sadly be fatal if not removed in time so they need to be treated quickly.
An x-ray discovered the reason for Bobo’s mystery illness
Images showed how the nine-year-old dog had swallowed a chocolate Kinder Surprise egg
Foreign bodies like toys can cause blockages inside a dog's gut
“If owners suspect their pet may have eaten something they shouldn't have eaten they need to call their vet as soon as possible for advice.”
After surgery, Bobo remained in the animal hospital to be monitored and cared for around the clock for two days.
Vets were able remove the toy still inside its yellow egg-shaped plastic container
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He needed pain relief, antibiotics, intravenous fluid therapy and a special feeding regime to get him back on his four paws.
Once well enough, Bobo was allowed to go back home under strict resting orders with continued regular check-ups and has since made a full recovery.