A dog breeder has warned of the dangers of "extremely sturdy and impossible to destroy" rope toys after the death of her Golden Retriever.
Edinburgh Live has reported that dog breeder Indira Tuckler shared a Facebook post that sends a "warning to all dog owners".
The owner, who breeds Golden Retrievers, bought several rope toy balls for her dogs believing that they were "extremely sturdy and impossible to destroy", only to find that her dogs had left them "in pieces" the same day.
The post, which has now reportedly been shared over 32,000 times reads: "The ball unraveled and tore several holes in her intestines as she tried to pass it. They removed 3 feet of rope that was entangled in her intestines.
"They also removed 14 inches of perforated intestines. The damage from the rope was so extensive that she passed away two days later.
"We did not even have the option of having another surgery. She quickly became septic and bled from her intestines into her stomach. I wanted to warn everyone of how dangerous these toys are."
Rope toys are very popular with all dogs but Indira also adds: "Linear objects pose more danger because they travel along the intestines causing more damage as they clinch the intestines into a tight ball.
"According to an article posted by Germantown Veterinary Clinic 'Ropes are the most dangerous objects your dog can swallow'
"These toys are extremely dangerous yet they are sold in common and reputable stores."
Some people have been critical of the post, writing: "I'm sorry for your loss, that is very devastating and sad.
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"But this Is The #1 mistake that all most dog owners make. Never leave your dogs to have free range unsupervised with any and all toys especially if you know your dog is a chewer."
Others had similar problems with rope toys however.
One person wrote: "I bought a rope with a ball at home goods and it did not last for more than a day. I am so worried she swallowed some rope too."
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