Overview
- Tierklinik Panitzsch near Leipzig operated on Christmas Eve after an X-ray showed three metal skewers in the dog's stomach and intestines close to the spine.
- Veterinarians warned the sharp pins could have perforated organs and triggered life‑threatening peritonitis or sepsis if not removed quickly.
- The family noticed missing rouladen at dinner, prompting the rapid trip to the clinic that doctors say was crucial to the outcome.
- The clinic reports the poodle is recovering and has been placed on a soft diet following the successful procedure.
- Sharing images and advice on social media, the clinic urged safer holiday fare such as sausages with potato salad and noted commenters described similar incidents.