A candy-crazed canine has chewed her way into the hearts of Australians after a trip to the emergency vet.
Jindalee vet clinic Animal Emergency Services has gone viral after revealing the wacky reason a beagle was rushed in for treatment.
The Brisbane-based dog, a young female named Scooter, was raced into the clinic after her worried owner noticed some stomach-related concerns.
After arriving at the Queensland vet, the cause of the beagle’s symptoms turned out to come from something way sweeter than expected.
“Scooter came in to see us as AES Jindalee after consuming an entire 1kg+ bag of snakes,” the vet clinic shared on Tuesday in a now-viral post.
Accompanying the post was a photo of the young beagle, who was surrounded by piles of regurgitated lollies.
Fortunately, the speedy intervention meant the experts were able to quickly expel the sugary snacks from Scooter — but the vet said the dog had no regrets from her binge-eating session.
“Scooter said the experience was a 10/10 and she would do it again in a heartbeat.”
The hound didn’t require surgery after the adventure, with the dog leaving the clinic with an empty stomach and hopefully a lesson learnt.
Camera IconThe emergency vets were able to help Scooter puke all the lollies she had consumed. Credit: Animal Emergency Service Jindalee/Facebook
After the vet clinic’s post about Scooter went viral, Aussies across the nation were quick to comment on the beagle’s wild misadventure.
“You can just tell she tried to eat the puked lollies again by her face,” one comment said.
“Why is Scooter my spirit animal when it comes to food?” another person joked.
One Aussie even took the opportunity to make a Toy Story reference: “There’s a snake in my puke!”
The post also led to Aussie beagle owners noticing a trend in the breed — with many revealing their beagle had also made an impromptu vet trip after wolfing down something they shouldn’t have.
“Our beagle broke into the 20kg dry food tub and ate until he literally couldn’t get back up,” one owner said.
“(My beagle has had) half a bottle of ibuprofen, an entire bag of Reese’s and a full one-gallon bag of raisins and cashews,” another Aussie wrote about their fur-baby.
“If beagles had thumbs, they’d break into banks,” a third commenter joked.
While consuming 1kg of lollies may have worked out okay in the end for Scooter, experts have warned about the risks that human food can bring to pets.
Camera IconThe case is a stern reminder about the harms that lollies can cause canines. Credit: Stock Image
“Sugary little treats can cause dental issues, obesity and upset tummies when large quantities are consumed,” a warning from RSPCA officials said.
It’s not just the quantity that owners should be cautious of — the wrong ingredients could also put your canine’s life on the life.
One of the biggest concerns relating to human lollies and dogs comes from the chemical xyliyol, a toxic ingredient that can cause hypoglycemia, seizures and even death in canines.
Many lollies in Australia do not contain xylitol but experts warn that sugar-free lollies and gum may still contain the deadly chemical.
“If you suspect your furry friend has indulged in something they shouldn’t have, contact your local vet immediately.”