Overview

• Benji, the goldendoodle the couple welcomed last month, began showing signs of sickness and was found to have ingested a dummy teat
• After a follow-up vet visit, Benji underwent emergency surgery at Medivets in Ramsbottom on June 18 to remove the obstructing object
• Gemma Atkinson cut short a London work trip and spent a sleepless night caring for the puppy, sharing the ordeal on Instagram
• Gorka Marquez posted tearful updates about leaving Benji at the clinic and later relief at his improving condition upon returning home
• The pair, who lost two dogs in 2024, thanked the Medivets team for their care and are focusing on Benji’s rest and recovery