Dr Anna Foreman is concerned about owners causing their dogs distress for social media as TikTok videos may be amusing for them, but not for their pets
A vet has issued an urgent warning following the rise of a viral TikTok trend that sees pet owners throwing lemon slices in their dogs ’ mouths.
“This can be good in a few scenarios, for example with giving a dog a tablet, however, it can be quite dangerous in many others.”She added: “Sour citrus fruits such as lemon and lime tend not to be palatable to dogs, however, if eaten in anything more than minimal quantities can cause gastrointestinal upsets or more severe clinical signs like collapse.
She said: “After catching and tasting the lemon, this dog may do the same thing again if repeated, however after a couple of repeats, the dog will associate the consequences of their actions. They will then sniff the lemon first before trying to eat it, and will be put off from the smell alone.
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