Tennis ball-loving dog saved after swallowing two during game of fetch
A tennis ball-obsessed dog from Wolverhampton was rushed into emergency surgery after taking his hobby too far and swallowing two during a game of fetch.
Loki, a five-year-old crossbreed, landed himself in trouble while playing with his loving owner Amy, as a fun game ended in disaster and an emergency trip to Wolverhampton's PDSA Pet Hospital.
Amy explained: “Loki is a high-energy dog and he loves nothing more than a game of fetch. Most of his toys are the ‘super strong’ ones - he’s a gentle giant, but his toys don’t last long if they aren’t tough ones. But his favourites are tennis balls, he’s obsessed.
“It was only when Loki refused to eat, and started being sick, we realised something was wrong. He was still active and playful, but it’s not like Loki to pass up some food!
"When the sickness didn’t stop we called PDSA, and they told us to bring him straight in for an appointment.”
Luckily for Loki, the charity’s Wolverhampton team acted fast and an X-ray revealed the problem: two whole balls inside his stomach.
PDSA Vet Catherine Burke said: “Our vet teams treat ball related injuries every year, which can quickly turn into a life threatening situation. Loki’s situation was a case of life-or-death - without surgery, he would likely have died.
