Fishing hook becomes lodged in hungry dog's throat

Fishing hook becomes lodged in hungry dog's throat

Source: Fox News

9/16/2023

Credit: SWNS

An apparently hungry dog in the U.K. recently swallowed an entire fishing line — including the hook.

The staff at Milton Keynes Veterinary Group — an independent, family-run veterinary practice with five different locations — said that a dog named Betsy was admitted to their practice after a fishing hook became lodged in her throat, as SWNS, the British news service, reported.

Veterinary surgeon Matthew Lloyd was able to "expertly remove the line and sharp hook" without causing any additional damage to the animal.

The incident required specialist equipment, according to SWNS.

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