Pet dog taken to groomer for shaving dies after few hours

Dog owner Manuel Buttigieg took his pet to the groomer to have him shaved, only to end up rushing the dog to a vet to no avail. Bolt, a Yorkshire terrier breed, sadly died despite being in good health at 9 years old. It was revealed by the vet that the dog’s windpipe had been damaged, leading to a collapse in his respiratory system.

Buttigieg stated that the death could have easily been avoided if the groomer had the right equipment, not a grooming cable noose. Small Yorkshire terriers have a bigger chance of being injured in such a way, especially when agitated. The Animal Rights Commissioner Alison Bezzina stated that she has prepared a report and passed it on to the relevant authorities so that groomers, pet sitters and trainers will all be lawfully regulated.

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