The Hoisington Veterinary Hospital made a big splash on social media this week according to Dr. Lindsay Mitchell.
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Picture from Hoisington Veterinary Hospital’s Facebook page.
Mitchell remains shocked about the nearly million people that have viewed their Monday Facebook post concerning dogs eating ladybugs. The picture shows dozens of ladybugs lining the roof of a dog’s mouth.
Mitchell has seen a few instances of owners bringing their pets into the Veterinary Hospital because their dog tried to eat the ladybugs.
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Mitchell understood that the beetles’ food source is overly prevalent this year, and most ladybugs are leaving their summer homes in fields and forests to find a place for the winter.
Mitchell says the longer the bugs are attached inside the animal’s mouth, the more likely your pet will have irritation and potentially ulcers.
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Mitchell stated owners can remove the ladybugs from their pets’ mouths themselves, but if you see any redness or ulcers you should talk to your veterinarian.
As of Thursday afternoon, the Hoisington Veterinary Hospital’s post received over 2,200 likes and over 26,000 shares.