PDSA vets shocked after x-ray revealed that Daisy had eaten a total of £2.68
A canine coin thief has had a lucky escape after swallowing £2.68 from her owner's purse.
Daisy, a bichon frise cross, was brought into the care of PDSA's Derby Pet Hospital after her owner became concerned about her frequent vomiting and inappentance. Strangely, she had also noticed a two-pence coin in her vomit.
Following an examination, vets conducted an x-ray and were stunned to find that Daisy had wolfed down a total of 20 coins. Among them included 12 one-pence coins, three five-pence coins, two 20-pence coins and two one-pound coins.
The team operated on Daisy to remove the money, and thankfully she could go home the next day with painkillers and antibiotics.
PDSA vet nurse, Sally Frith, said: “Daisy has broken a new record - we couldn’t believe the number of coins she’d managed to eat, especially for such a tiny puppy!
"The coins had been causing a blockage which, if left, could have been fatal, so it’s a good job her owner brought her into PDSA when she did. Daisy has been back for check-ups, and we’re pleased she’s recovering and healing well."
Image (C) PDSA.
Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.
