Urgent dog warning before Jubilee celebrations as beloved pet falls seriously ill

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"Toxicity from raisins can cause renal damage. Many owners see their dogs eat these things and get away with it, but that isn't always the case.

"The key thing is to avoid dogs eating foods that contain raisins, sultanas, chocolate and xylitol, which can be toxic for dogs."

He warned owners that the damaging effects of eating raisins can be fast acting, but might also take weeks to appear.

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She darted inside to find the cheeky pup licking her lips and a platter of finger sandwiches gone.

She said: "Mango was with me as she was going to be in one of the shots, her first 'modelling job'.

"We were all out in the garden at the location house, Mango included, but I lost sight for what seemed like just a few seconds and remembered all the food had been laid out inside."

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Alice ran inside and found two-year-old Mango with yellow all round her mouth.

She checked a finger sandwich on another plate and counted seven raisins which led her to believe Mango could have wolfed down more than 20 between.

Alice said: "I panicked as I was aware that raisins are really toxic for dogs.

"And as she is so small and had eaten a lot, I knew I needed help fast."

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But vets are warning of the potentially deadly dangers it can pose.

Mr Morley explained that barbecues this bank holiday weekend also pose a significant risk to dogs.

He said: "A key message this bank holiday weekend is around barbecues. It's amazing how many dogs will wolf thing down from barbecues.

"If a dish contains a kebab stick, it can lead to really serious injuries. Dogs can't digest them and they can perforate the esophagus, stomach or intestines.

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"They won't pass right through and can cause significant damage."

Mango was put on a fluid drip, kept in overnight under close observation and given a course of activated charcoal to help counteract any ill effects.

Alice said she was relieved to have her pet home after the near miss in March.

She is now backing calls for owners to be especially careful over the Jubilee celebrations when there is a lot more food around.

Alice said: "The staff at the clinic were so calm and reassuring and the treatment was brilliant.

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"I dread to think what could have happened if the team hadn’t been able to help me so quickly."

"Even a very small amount can be dangerous and in Mango’s case she had eaten quite a number."

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