Vet reveals the most bizarre items she has found inside dogs' stomachs including condoms, hairbands and even a VIBRATOR
- A veterinary doctor has revealed the weird items she found in dogs' stomachs
- She has found condoms, a vibrator and underwear in curious canine's bellies
- Pet owners can be set back up to $23,000 for surgery to remove foreign objects
Vets have revealed the strangest items they have found in dogs' stomachs including condoms, a vibrator, knickers and nappies.
Brisbane Vet Dr Lisa Singer has found bizarre items including feminine hygiene products in dogs' stomachs and deals with it everyday as a Queensland specialist.
Gold Coast Veterinary Nurse Jacqualiene Golino's pet dog Kobe, 10, has eaten hair ties, socks and a hand towel - costing her thousands of dollars for surgeries.
Brisbane Vet Dr Lisa Singer has found condoms, a vibrator and feminine hygiene products in dogs' stomachs. Pictured is an X-ray of a dog that swallowed golf balls
Springer spaniel Louis (pictured) guzzled down five golf balls. 'Most dogs don't know what's okay to eat and what's not okay to eat,' Dr Singer said
Ms Golino has saved thousands on surgery because of pet insurance but only as little as three per cent of Australian pet owners have insured their furry friends.
'Most dogs don't know what's okay to eat and what's not okay to eat,' Dr Singer told ABC News.
'Commonly they'll go after things that smell like their owner or go into the bin and have things that had food on them.'
Dr Singer has also found tea towels, baby nappies, feminine hygiene products, stuffed toys and bones in dogs' stomachs.
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A vomiting Labrador was brought in to the vet by a married couple in one of the doctor's stranger cases.
She found the dog had swallowed a lacey pair of bright red knickers during an operation on the pet.
'We showed them to the woman and she said 'those aren't mine',' Dr Singer said.
Pet owners can be set back up to $23,000 for surgery to remove foreign objects from their dog or cat's stomachs.
The average cost of surgery is $982 but it depends on the animal and what object has been swallowed, according to Finder.
An X-ray of a bread knife in the dog's esophagus. Dr Singer advised owners to create a safe environment for their pets and to get pet insurance (stock image)
Pet owners can be set back up to $23,000 to remove foreign objects from their pets' stomachs (stock image)
Dr Singer said owners should act quickly if they think their dog has swallowed a dangerous object.
'If there is ever any doubt in your mind you should call your vet or seek the attention of a 24-hour emergency vet to help you answer these questions over the phone,' she said.
Springer spaniel Louis swallowed five golf balls and had surgery to remove them in the UK in April.
The dog lost weight and was lethargic, which are common symptoms owners should look out for.
Dr Singer has also found tea towels, baby nappies, feminine hygiene products, stuffed toys and bones in dogs' stomachs. She is pictured examining a koala
