A
dog
named Coco caused a stir in the
United States
because he was treated to recover from a strong addiction to alcohol that he developed while living with his owner in the city of Devon, Pennsylvania.
According to specialists and veterinarians, it is the first time that they have carried out a treatment of this type to detoxify a pet.
This is how Coco, a two-year-old dog mix of a Labrador and another stray dog, was brought to the Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plympton after the death of his owner.
Next to Coco was also another dog that had been attacked.
The story of Coco: the alcoholic dog
Coconut.
The dog crosses a labrador retriever with a stray dog.
Despite the care of the staff, Coco's friend unfortunately died.
However,
Coco began the long road to recovery when she received treatment for alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Rescue center staff kept Coco sedated for four weeks to prevent further seizures.
It is unknown how the dogs became addicted to alcohol.
Nor how regularly did he drink alcohol.
In a social media post, staff at the Woodside Animal Rescue Trust said: "Canine alcohol withdrawal, a first for us."
They added: "We would like to introduce you to the newest member of the Dunroamin Special Care Unit, a lovely boy named Coco. He
has been with us for over a month and has been in intensive care ever since he arrived
. His tragic story shows just how vital our unit is. of special care".
Coconut.
The alcoholic dog spent his entire canine life drinking and had a hard time getting him back.
Photo/ illustrative
They also noted that "
after arriving with his canine companion after the death of his owner, he and his companion quickly fell ill
. Coco's friend would fit repeatedly and soon after Coco began to do so as well.
"Fortunately, there was a vet on site at the time who was able to administer emergency care, but unfortunately Coco's friend passed away despite our efforts," the vets concluded.
How the care and recovery of Coco, the alcoholic dog, continues
"Coco was still seriously ill and required 24-hour care. It was clear that
she was suffering from symptoms that pointed to alcohol withdrawal
," said the specialists in the networks about the problematic situation of the pet.
What is certain is that
Coco spent four weeks sedated to alleviate withdrawal symptoms
and reduce the risk of further attacks.
"We are very grateful because we are out of danger now, Coco has come off her medication and is starting to behave like a normal dog
. She is not yet ready to be adopted and, although physically she seems to have recovered, mentally she is still very anxious at times," she says. the notice.
"Having the Dunroamin Unit has meant that she has been able to care for her in a more homely environment and away from the main kennels. Coco's case deserves it because of its seriousness."
Coco had to go through a detoxification process.
"This has certainly made a difference in his recovery and general well-being."
As of now, no one knows how these dogs got into the alcohol situation, but the canine doctors made one thing clear:
"We know that without our care, Coco probably would not have survived this ordeal."
"The hard story of Coco: the alcoholic dog from Pennsylvania who entered a clinic to live sober"
It is not known how Coco developed his addiction, but vets believe that he drank every day with his owner.
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