In her short life to date, Kai, a nine month-old Staffie has been restored to health as many as three times by local vet, Barry Jacob from the Companion Care surgery in
Telford. In three separate incidents, veterinary treatment was required to remove everything from a belly full of stones to a lead and collar, from the young dog’s stomach. Â

“Every one of these times, Kai could have died as a result of swallowing the objects, if the consumption had not been witnessed or detected. So, it is important that owners watch their dogs carefully and, for young dogs who tend to scavenge, training is key. They must be taught to eat only their food and to play with dog toys which are specially manufactured and designed for dogs not to swallow,� warns Barry.