A dog named Betsy in the U.K. recently swallowed a fishing line, including the hook — and needed surgical veterinary care to remove the object safely from her throat. Here are more details.
An x-ray image of the dog's neck indicated the hook was still stuck in her esophagus, according to SWNS's reporting.was protruding from their dog's mouth.
This dog, Betsy, recently swallowed an entire fishing line — and needed immediate surgical veterinary care."Betsy’s was an interesting case," said the veterinary surgeon who worked on the pet.He added, according to SWNS,"To remove such a sharp hook without causing any additional damage was a real challenge — and we are so pleased to have such a lovely outcome for Betsy and her owners.
The staff at Milton Keynes Veterinary Group describe themselves as"a highly professional, qualified and skilled team of vet surgeons and nurses supported daily" by receptionists and an"experienced management team," as the group says on its website.
"Many of our vets have undertaken post-graduate study and achieved further specialist qualifications, awarded by the veterinary governing body the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons , and continue to develop skills and knowledge with further education courses throughout their career."
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