While dog collars are indispensable outdoors, it’s actually safer to take your pet’s off at home, a vet has revealed.
A spokesperson for Colorado’s Royal Vista Vets explained that collars can pose a strangulation hazard if your pet wears them at home because they can snag on furniture or other decorative items.
The statement was released after a 14-month-old Golden Retriever got caught on his collar while playing, panicked and turned to free himself, causing the collar to become tight around his neck.
The practice added that the pup, named Percy, is now on the road to recovery, but not before a painful and expensive trip to the vet’s intensive care unit where he was required to receive oxygen and pain medication.
They added that while Percy’s story had a happy ending, the outcome would have been different had his owners not been there to intervene.
A spokesperson for Colorado’s Royal Vista Vets explained that collars can pose a strangulation hazard if your pet wears them at home because they can snag on furniture or decorations. Stock image
“The strangulation danger of dogs playing while wearing collars is a hidden danger that many pet owners are unaware of, but one we hear with some regularity in our emergency clinics,” said a spokesman for the practice.
They recommended that pets should not wear collars unattended to avoid any possibility of accidental strangulation.
The drill revealed that Percy was playing when his collar got stuck, and made the situation worse by running around trying to free himself.
Fortunately, his owner was home and noticed something was wrong, causing him to release the pup’s collar before Percy passed out.
Dr. Hunter Finn from Texas has over 2.2 million followers on TikTok. In a recent video, the vet warned dog lovers about puppies taking a “drunken walk.”
However, the poor pup was already distressed, having trouble breathing and drooling, and required medical attention at the time, and had to be transported to Royal Vista for treatment.
X-rays of the pup showed he had fluid in his lungs, due to the time he struggled to breathe.
Fortunately, the vet was able to provide the dog with supplemental oxygen, and this, along with painkillers, aided his recovery.
It’s because another vet has revealed the signs all dog owners should watch out for that could help their pets avoid serious illness — and even save their lives.
Dr. Hunter Finn, owner of Pet Method Animal Hospital in McKinney, Texas, has more than one 2.2 million followers on TikTokwhere he offers a glimpse into his life as a veterinarian and expert advice.
In a recent video, the vet warned dog lovers about puppies taking a “drunken walk.”
The short clip shows a conversation between a pet owner and a veterinarian, with Dr. Finn plays both roles.
“So my dog hasn’t been jumping on and off the couch lately,” says the owner.
he seems [in pain] not at all?’ responds the vet.
“No, but he walks like he’s drunk,” the owner tells him.
Dr. Finn then warns, “Take that dog to the vet now.”
The caption of his video, which has more than 29,000 views at the time of writing, reads, “Lots of things can cause this, but [you] want to get a full assessment of your dog’s spinal cord from a vet as soon as possible.”