Dogs are adorable, affectionate and protective companions but they're also a bit dumb and can cost their owner a lot of money.
Southern Cross Pet Insurance today released their top unusual claims from the past year, highlighting the downside to dog ownership and the vet bills they can rack up.
In first place was a Dalmatian that had a kebab stick passing from its stomach, across the diaphragm and into the right-hand side of its lung, costing the owner $6800.
A golden retriever was the runner up for eating a fish hook and line which had to be surgically removed, costing $2029.
A dog fight over hot cross buns saw the winner treated for raisin toxicity costing $1113, while a repeat offender spoodle ate Sudafed tablets then ended up back at the vet four days later after inhaling Ibuprofen tablets, costing $585.