Warning from Seaham Vets after dog injured with fish hook

Pet owners have been warned about the dangers of fish hooks after a dog was left with one through her tongue following a beach walk.
By Candice Farrow
Published 20th Nov 2019, 10:53 BST
Updated 21st Nov 2019, 09:05 BST
Spaniel presented as emergency case at Seaham Vets after a fish hook pierced it's tongue on Seaham Beach.Spaniel presented as emergency case at Seaham Vets after a fish hook pierced it's tongue on Seaham Beach.
Spaniel presented as emergency case at Seaham Vets after a fish hook pierced it's tongue on Seaham Beach.

Kat was brought into Seaham Vets on Friday, November 15 – prompting a warning to families about getting treatment for their injured animals.

Sue Turner, practice manager, said: “If an animal has been injured by a fish hook you need to get them to the vets to get it removed.

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“You can’t pull it out – you have to pull it all the way through because of the barbs to avoid further injury.

“They need to be sedated before the hook can be removed otherwise more treatment could be required.”

An alert on the Seaham Vets Facebook page added: “Please be extra vigilant when walking down Seaham beach for fish hooks.

“They can cause nasty injuries, so please pay extra attention when your dog is sniffing around the ground.”

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