Urgent warning to dog owners over common household item that could kill your pet
AN URGENT warning has been issued to dog owners about a common household item that could kill their pets.
The alarming advice comes as animal lover Chrissy Villarreal claimed her pooch Petey died from suffocation.
The dog was reportedly found dead after it got stuck into an empty chip bag.
In a Facebook post, Chrissy recalled the tragic incident.
The fatal mishap became a reality when the woman’s partner was not greeted by Petey at the door when he got home.
She said: “As he walked in further, he saw our sweet boy laying lifeless with a stupid chip bag over his head.
“He was able to get them off the counter… we will forever blame ourselves for leaving it out.
“He ate every chip out, but of course went back for crumbs… with there being nothing left inside, every time he would go for more he would inhale, making the bag tighter and tighter around his head… ultimately resulting in suffocation.”
Following the dog’s death, Chrissy researched oxygen-deprived fatalities and found how common the incidents were.
The woman warned other pooch owners to stay vigilant.
She said: “So I just ask that, in honour of my boy Petey, you be extra careful.
“Warn other dog owners and give your fur babies some extra love today and every day after this.
“I pray none of you ever have to experience your heart breaking this way.”
Chip bag dog horror stories have trended on TikTok.
Vet influencer @bitesizedvetguides claimed she had witnessed several animal deaths that were caused by plastic food bags.
She said: “Breed or size doesn’t matter.
“The bag collapses around your pet’s head and they can’t get it off.
“They suffocate in minutes.”
The vet advised owners to take a pair of scissors and split the empty bags once finished with them.
Splitting the bag can prevent the dogs from becoming trapped.
According to experts at Prevent Pets Suffocation, the most common hazards were chip bags, snack bags, cereal bags and pet food bags.
A spokesman said: “Many of these bags are made from a strong mylar-like material (like a balloon) which helps keep snacks fresher.
“When a curious dog puts his head into the bag looking for leftover crumbs, the bag creates a vacuum-like seal around the dog’s neck.
“As he tries to breathe, the bag tightens around his neck, cutting off the oxygen.
“When a dog cannot remove the bag from his head, he will usually start to panic, desperately running around until he collapses and dies from asphyxiation, often losing his bowels, as well.”
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