A PUPPY was saved from the brink of death after being poisoned by human medicine.

Olli, an eight-month-old Cocker Spaniel, became seriously ill after accidentally swallowing some of his owner’s heart tablets.

He was rushed to the Moor Cottage Veterinary Hospital in Binfield, where vets and nurses gave him emergency treatment.

Inga Froling explained that it was touch-and-go at one stage, and gave advice for other dog owners.

She said: “When Olli arrived, his heart rate was worryingly low and we were faced with a really serious situation.

“Thankfully, his quick-thinking owners had brought the packaging of the tablets with them, so we immediately knew the type, strength and amount of medication he had taken.

“Happily, Olli was able to go home later that day and has now made a complete recovery but there is still a huge lesson for all pet owners in this case.

“Firstly, and most importantly, protect your animals by keeping all human tablets, pills, medications well out of the reach of your pets.

“Secondly, if you find your pet has swallowed something they shouldn’t, then take all the relevant packaging with you to the vets to help them identify exactly what has been taken and how much.”