“Coco” will go through the adoption process. For now, this labrador retriever has undergone a four-week treatment to finally free him from the effects of alcohol.

He was sedated to detoxify him. “Coco” is a beautiful labrador who was “treated in an animal club for withdrawal symptoms after his owner passed away”.

The idea is to “recover it from a strong addiction to alcohol”, reveals Clarin.

Along with “Coco” at the Woodside Animal Welfare Trust of Plympton came “Georgie”, his “dog” friend.

Sadly, “Georgie” passed away. Both were assisted with the urgency of the matter, but it was “Coco” who resisted. His case went down in history.

But… what happened to them?

After the death of “Georgie”, “Coco’ was still ill and needed attention and care 24 hours a day”.

After evaluations, the unexpected diagnosis was made: “dog withdrawal syndrome”.

“That was a first for us,” the charity said in a statement.

Woodside Animal Rescue Trust staff said, “Canine alcohol withdrawal, a first for us.”

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First dog under such treatment

“How did Coco get to such a point?” they wondered. Vets believe the dog drank with his owner every day.

The history of this canine specimen is revealed from Devon, in Pennsylvania, United States.

According to specialists and veterinarians, Clarín emphasizes, “It is the first time that they carry out such a treatment to detoxify a pet.”

Sedation helped “Coco”. This was necessary “to relieve withdrawal symptoms and reduce the risk of further attacks”.

“We are very grateful because we are out of danger. ‘Coco’ has stopped taking the medication and is starting to act like a normal dog,” say those who have cared for him, even in full 24-hour batches.

They see him physically recovered. They also warn that he comes across as “anxious”.

As they pave the way for adoption, they’re clear about how they should be in what their new home will be: The next owner should be “someone who’s been home for a long time,” says Kirstin Stone, a co-worker at the shelter.

On Facebook, the association spoke about the case in early April 2023 as follows: “We would like to introduce you to the new member of the Dunroamin Special Care Unit, a sweet boy named Coco. Coco has been with us for over a month now and has required intensive care since her arrival. Her story is tragic and proves how important our special care unit is.”

“Coco” earned the love of everyone at the shelter, from which they say, “We know that without our care, Coco probably wouldn’t have survived this ordeal.”