Top 10 most bizarre things eaten by UK pets
UK Veterinary Charity, The Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals more commonly known as the PDSA, has released a list of the top ten most bizarre items removed by their registered veterinary surgeons from the stomachs of poorly pets.
Items on the list included a kitchen knife and a rubber duck.
One senior veterinary surgeon for the trust, Sean Wensley commented:-
“There is a medical term for pets eating strange objects - pica.
Dogs, especially puppies and younger dogs use their mouth to investigate objects as well as to eat. Sometimes a dog will swallow an object by mistake, even though it had only meant to investigate it.
PDSA is urging pet owners to do a ‘pet safety audit’ of their homes to identify and remove any dangers.
Owners should give their pets the chance to investigate new objects by providing them with plenty of pet-safe toys to play with.”
The complete list was published as follows:-:
1. Ten-inch tent peg
2. Christmas decoration (star shaped)
3. Kitchen knife
4. Alphabet fridge magnets
5. Man’s wig
6. Ann Summers underwear
7. Bell
8. Fishing hook
9. Socks
10. Rubber duck
Pet owners who would like further information regarding pet safety in the home can visit www.pdsa.org.uk/petcareleaflets for a free copy of the PDSA Pet Safety Indoors leaflet.
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