Cansines are inclined to consume anything they can find. I am convinced that every canine enthusiast around this vast globe would concur with this assertion.
I cannot even tally how frequently my dogs have attempted to ingest items that are not edibles, similar to the pooch featured in today’s narrative.
“What The Duck?!”
Even though Dr. Shelby Baden’s remark is amusing, it indeed accurately portrays the scenario that took place on the surgical table in her clinic.
Dr. Baden is the creator of a clip that was shared on TikTok, showcasing an adorable Spaniel resting on the surgical table completely oblivious to its actions and the surrounding events.
Conversely, the vets present around the dog were exerting all efforts to rescue the pup and extract an odd item from its abdomen.
The Florida veterinarian incorporated the dog’s X-ray in the clip, revealing that something was concealed in the pup’s stomach.
Though Dr. Baden was already aware of what was ensconced within the doggo, she and the other personnel conducting a canine endoscopy were still fairly astonished by the discovery.
It revealed that a green rubber duck was lodged inside the abdomen. The veterinarians succeeded in extracting the toy, which, one wonders how, found its way into the canine’s tummy.
Moral Support
The pet parent, who rushed the pup to the veterinarian’s office as soon as they noticed what transpired, appears to have a delightful sense of humor (or perhaps they are particularly fond of their duckies).
Even amidst the crisis, the owner recollected to bring along the remaining ducks from the set (five in total) as moral support for their rubber companion, Dr. Baden stated in a discussion with Yahoo News Australia.
The veterinary team humorously went along with it, which is why they cleaned the green duck once they removed it from the Spaniel and “reunited” it with its siblings on the table.
The Duckling Enigma
Some TikTok users appeared puzzled about the duckie’s support, given that there was no background story provided in the clip.
One commenter remarked: “He consumed the flock”, while a TikToker known as Sofia inquired:
“Hold on, did he eat all of them?”
However, the remark that truly made us chuckle was:
“Not the family portrait at the end.”
It’s All Amusement And Merriment Until The Doggo Ingests The Duck
While a majority of individuals on social media who have witnessed the clip find the episode humorous, the primary intent of the video may not be merely to elicit laughter.
Dr. Baden opted to document the procedure of extracting the odd object from the canine’s abdomen as a cautionary tale for all pet owners concerning toys and various common household items that may be found near dogs.
Based on the information I previously encountered on Growls And Howls Animal Rescue’s website, there are over 200,000 incidents of dog choking
Fortunately, not all cases result in tragedy, yet it remains disheartening to acknowledge that at least one canine did not survive. Thus, even if your furry friend has a preferred toy, which seems unfeasible to consume initially, keeping a watchful eye on them is essential. Dogs will attempt to ingest anything and will not release their target until they ultimately swallow the appealing object, toy, or whatever lies nearby.