A Harrogate pet owner has been left distraught and has warned others of the choking hazards surrounding certain dog treats after losing her puppy last month.

Samantha's 15 month-old Cocker Spaniel Percy died last month when a piece of a treat broke off in his throat and caused him to choke.

After realising what had happened, Samantha rushed the 15-month-old Cocker Spaniel to the vets but there was nothing that could be done.

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15 month-old Cocker Spaniel Percy died last month when a piece of a treat broke off in his throat and caused him to choke

placeholder image — 15 month-old Cocker Spaniel Percy died last month when a piece of a treat broke off in his throat and caused him to choke

She said: “We are beyond heartbroken, shocked and devastated.

“We know that this was a complete freak accident and that dogs can choke on anything and everything, but I just wanted to make people aware of what can happen.

“The fact that this happened on something that can be bought in so many pet stores, hopefully people seeing this will mean that it won’t happen to anyone else’s dog.

Samantha is now urging other dog owners to be mindful of treats that can be bought in pet stores.

“After being a little family of three for just over a year, Percy didn’t come home with us.

“I hope that nobody ever has to experience anything like this."

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