Pablo is a 6month old German Shepherd puppy.

He was seen out of hours one Sunday morning when he stole and ate a fishing hook while camping with his owner.

His owners rushed him in to see Vet Katie who advised that we should admit Pablo and x-ray him to confirm where the fish hook was before attempting to retrieve it.

As shown in the x-ray picture, the fish hook can be clearly seen in the stomach, as well as lots of food and some stones.

As shown in the x-ray picture, the fish hook can be clearly seen in the stomach, as well as lots of food and some stones.

Katie quickly proceeded with surgery to retrieve the fish hook, stones and emptied his stomach at the same time. His stomach contents included – tin foil, nuts, sausages, twigs and seaweed!

Fish hook with barbs could have caused a lot of damage if lodged in the oesophagus or if it had been left any longer and perforated stomach/intestines.

Pablo recovered well and was able to return home the following day.