A MUM has issued a stark warning over a common pooch mistake after her life turned upside down in just ten minutes.
Mum Leanne took to to share her heartbreak and warned fellow pet owners after her beloved passed away in a matter of moments.
Mabel was born just five months ago but a tragic collar incident cut her life too short
Following the heartbreaking tragedy, mum Leanne took to TikTok to issue a stark warning to fellow pet owners
Begging others to learn from her mistake, Leanne, from , urged people to ”please remove their collars” when inside.
Sharing the tragic story online, the 44-year-old said: ”Yesterday I had three beautiful fur babies laying on this bed with me – and this morning, I’ve got two.
”My little Mabel, my five-month-old , was in the kitchen trying to jump up to the side where there was food.
”Her collar got caught on the kitchen cupboard handle,” Leanne said in the heartbreaking video .
”She was only downstairs on her own for ten minutes. My husband was putting the younger ones to bed and my son had gone upstairs for literally ten minutes.”
According to the devastated mum, her son was the first one to discover the tragedy after he had popped downstairs to get a drink.
”He found her hanging there… He got her down and screamed for my husband.”
Despite the family’s best efforts to get the adorable pooch breathing again, ”she was gone”.
Leanne learnt the devastating news on her journey back home and immediately rushed the puppy to out-of-hour .
”I know that there wasn’t anything that they could do but I didn’t know what to do.”
Mabel, who was born on Easter Sunday, had tragically passed away.
Struggling to hold back her tears, Leanne said: ”She’s gone because she had a collar on and it got caught, and it tightened.
”If your dogs are wearing one, then please – remove it. It’s not worth it,” said the devastated mum who posts under the username @ pinkyprincess1981 .
More summer risks to dogs
EXPERTS are warning pet owners to be vigilant when it comes to taking their dogs out this summer - especially when it comes to taking them to the beach.
Dr Rebecca MacMillan says it is important that dog parents are well prepped to ensure a safe trip away with their dog.
From consumption of salt water, to open holes, the Gloucestershire-based vet says there are hidden hazards to look out for.
Angela Laws, who is head of community at British pet-sitting platform TrustHousesitters, also urges pet owners to “prioritise safety” and to “be aware of potential hazards.”
Preventing injuries
Large holes can be hidden amongst the sand, which can cause injury if your dog trips or falls into it.
Dr Rebecca is warning pet owners, as if you are playing fetch with them, your dog might not be “expecting a hole” as they are running, which can cause them to fall and injure themselves.
Talking to the Femail, Dr Rebecca also wanted to be mindful of other beach-going if you and your dog choose to dig a hole and to fill it back up before heading off.
Food for thought
Although you would never dream of drinking the water from the sea, your pets may view it as a large bowl of water for them.
However, seawater consumption is extremely dangerous for your dogs according to Dr Rebecca.
Drinking saltwater can disrupt the “balance of electrolyte in the body and cause dehydration,” according to Rebecca.
This is also the case for sand as too much sand can cause a painful obstruction, “which may require surgery.”
Check the temperature
Just like humans, pets can get too.
It is most likely to occur when the body’s temperature rises above 36C and hits 40C.
Dr Rebbeca suggests caution when the weather outside hits 25C, and especially if it’s over 27C.
She also warned pet owners to do their research on the type of breed of their dog, as some will be much more “prone to heatstroke.”
Dr Rebecca says these dogs include flat-faced dogs like pugs and bulldogs, and large breeds with thick coats.
She urges dog parents to make sure their pet is well hydrated, try to keep them in the shade and remember to be aware of their paws burning on the ground.
Digging dangers
Dr Rebecca there could be anything from discarded with hot coals, to broken glass or sharp objects.
She said: “If your pooch is prone to digging, make sure you’re nearby in case of any unexpected finds.”
Posted just one day ago, Leanne’s tragic story has touched the hearts of many, racking up close to 385k views and almost 11k likes.
More than 1,700 people flooded to comments to express heartfelt condolences, with one writing: ”So sorry, such a sad accident.”
A fellow TikToker shared how the common collar mistake nearly ended in tragedy for the family too.
”Yes this almost happened to my dog, she had a collar and a name tag dangling from it and she jumped up on the window cos she knew we were going.
”My brother forgot something and came back 2 mins later, saw her dangling from the radiator at the window.
”Her name tag got stuck in the top of the radiator, she was just hanging there, few mins later she would be dead, thank god he came back and she got to live 15 more years with us.”
”Omg this is awful , I’ve not heard of this happening before,” a viewer said.
”Thank you , just removed my dogs. She wears it 24/7 and has done for years but I’m taken no chances. So sorry for your loss,” a pet owner commented.
