THE owner of a dog that died after swallowing a fish hook has given a distraught warning.
Helen and Richard Tatner had been on the Rame Peninsula with their children and Norfolk terrier Mabel.
During a visit to Penlee Point Mabel swallowed a fish hook hidden amongst rope on the shore.
The dog underwent surgery in Bristol to have the hook removed from between her ribs, but the 2.5inch object had ruptured her pulmonary artery.
"They did everything they could to save her but they couldn’t bring the hook out because of the way it was embedded and the barbs on the side would cause too much damage,” said Helen.
"Her pulmonary artery ruptured and she started bleeding. They tried a transfusion but could not save her.”
Helen’s message to other beachgoers is to beware, have a look on the beach and pick up, anything sharp and take it home.
"Please, please do not leave sharp objects that can cause damage to pets or children.
"It is heartbreaking to think just a week ago we were going on holiday and now our little girl is gone.”