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A procedure called a gastrotomy (where an incision is made into the stomach) was performed and the Kong retrieved swiftly and carefully. The nurses then made sure that Barkley was comfortable and settled as he recovered from his surgery, as well as giving him lots of cuddles and reassurance. A gastrotomy is a major surgery for our canine friends, so it was decided that it would be best for Barkley to be transferred to the out of hours clinic for overnight care monitoring.
I swallowed a Kong!”
Pets are a big part of our family, and it’s only right that we give them the lifelong protection they need should something happen.
This is where pet insurance can step in to save the day in the event of an unexpected illness or injury. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) recently reported that the average cost of a claim had escalated to £848 in 2021, a big pounce up from £817 in 2020. One of the most common claims MiPet Cover paid out on during 2021 was for dogs accidentally injesting something they shouldn’t have. This could be chocolate or grapes, for example. But in Barkley’s case… it was a pretty big Kong. Shelley Davies, Practice Manager of Hunters Bar Veterinary Clinic explains what happened. “It’s common knowledge that Labradors have a reputation of eating everything in sight and the story of Barkley and his Kong toy definitely confirms this. Barkley was having a lovely morning playing with his favourite toys until he started retching and his mum noticed that she could no longer see his Kong toy. She called the vets and was told to take him down to the clinic straight away. The vet checked Barkley over and felt his abdomen to see if he could feel the Kong, but he couldn’t. After a discussion with his owners, an injection was given to make Barkley vomit but he only
However, everyone was elated to hear that Barkley could go home the very next day! Much to the family’s relief, Barkley is insured with MiPet Cover , and the claim was paid directly to the veterinary practice. This meant that they only had to pay their excess, which was a big weight off of their minds. The team love seeing Barkley whenever he visits, though it’s hoped that it’s only for routine appointments from now on!”
The average claim to treat a pet is £848
Source: ABI 2022
brought up his breakfast and some bits of carrot. The question was, ‘had Barkley swallowed the Kong or had he just hidden it really well at home?’ After turning the house upside down, Barkley’s family were convinced he’d swallowed the toy and agreed for an X-ray to be taken. This meant that Barkley would have to be put under general anaesthetic so that he would lay perfectly still. It was pretty clear from the X-ray that Barkley had indeed swallowed the Kong and therefore would need emergency surgery to remove it. Luckily the veterinary team were prepped and on-hand to perform the surgery straight away.
The MiPet Cover team are delighted that this story had an happy ending! We know dogs and cats can get up to all sorts of mischief. Let us protect your pet too with a LifetimeFlex policy… you can get a quote and cover in minutes. Looking for Lifetime Pet Insurance?
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