Two-year-old Roman needed an emergency operation after stealing the food at home
A vet has issued an urgent warning to dog owners, after a pet had to have life-saving surgery when it ate a common vegetable. Roman the Cocker Spaniel stole sweetcorn and ate it before anyone could stop him.
While corn is not toxic to dogs, the vegetable is indigestible - and therefore likely to cause a blockage, reports The Mirror. It can also prevent anything else moving through the stomach, which can prove fatal. Vet Jordan Sinclair removed the blockage. Roman was closely monitored for several hours after the operation, before he was discharged to rest at home. Jordan said: "Corn on the cob can cause choking in dogs or it is highly likely to cause a blockage as it passes through the gastric tract if they do manage to swallow it.
"I would urge dog owners to be extra careful with any food at home and when out walking. If you think they have swallowed something they shouldn’t, get them to the vet as soon as possible."
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