Cuddles the labrador recovering after $7000 in vet bills 2 remove Christmas decorations from stomach

[Liberal_in_LA]

Cuddles the labrador eats Christmas decorations
By Kelly Ryan From: Herald Sun December 17, 2009 1:11AM

An X-ray of Cuddles shows the baubles in her stomach / Ian Currie


CUDDLES the two-year-old labrador is recovering at home after swallowing Christmas decorations, costing her owners thousands of dollars in vet operations.

A typical labrador with a big appetite, Cuddles thought all her Christmases had come at once, the Herald Sun reports.

A "scarf" made from baubles and ribbon tossed around a stuffed toy reindeer's neck looked tantalising, like festive food good enough to eat.

Several days - and a budget-blowing $7000 - later, Cuddles is sore and sorry with a belly full of stitches.

Owner Lorna Jeremiah, of Mulgrave in Melbourne, noticed the baubles were missing; however, distracted by newborn Josiah, she never suspected that Cuddles was to blame.

Realisation hit only when her beloved pet collapsed in agony, at death's door.

Despite the expenses of Christmas and a new baby, Ms Jeremiah did not hesitate to foot the big veterinary bill.

Cuddles, 3, was bought by Lorna's husband Jamie in December 2007 after the couple had lost a baby.

"She has filled big holes in our heart and is one of our family," Ms Jeremiah said.

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Emergency surgery, blood transfusions, antibiotics and pain relief followed, along with a four-day stay in hospital.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/cuddles-the-labrador-eats-christmas-decorations/story-e6frf7l6-1225811174884

[mike_c]

1. christmas kills puppie dogs and kittens!

:rofl:

Cuddles is lucky to have survived his encounter with the dread xtian holiday! :rofl:

[Ken Burch]

2. Cuddles is part of the "War Against Christmas"

n/t.

[tazkcmo]

4. lol!!!!

Thank you! I needed that laugh! I was getting depressed thinking how I'd have to let nature take it's course had it been my Lab but the I read your post and all was shiny and new again! Thank you again!

[Liberal_in_LA]

5. Not many of us could come up with $7000 for our own health, let alone the dog's

[polichick]

3. Poor baby! nt

[FarCenter]

6. Christmas is a busy season for vets

First to put down animals that their owners don't want to board while they are traveling for the holidays.

Then to remove stuff that the pets have consumed.