Dog treated after fishing hook gets stuck in his cheek

A seven-week-old Shar Pei puppy named Obi is recovering well after a fishing hook accidentally became embedded in his cheek in Cornwall, veterinarians said. The incident occurred when a fishing rod was left unattended for a short moment with a bright lure still attached. Obi, curious about the lure, bit it and began yelping in pain. His owner, Lea Thomas, noticed the injury but did not attempt to remove the hook herself, taking him instead to Falmouth Vets for Pets. There, Obi was placed under anaesthetic so the team could treat the wound safely and keep him “safe and comfortable.” Vets said it shows why fishing tackle should be out of pets’ reach.