Scots dog owner's Giant Hogweed warning after Spaniel's head swells twice its size

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dog owner has issued a warning to fellow pet owners to the dangers of Giant Hogweed - after her Spaniel's head swelled to twice its normal size.

Hector the Cocker Spaniel was foraging in long grass when it is believed he came into contact with the toxic plant while on a walk on Monday afternoon.The adorable pooch fell unwell and his face began to swell up just moments after he had touched the leaves of the hogweed plant in a field in Port Seton, East Lothian.The two-year-old Working Cocker went into anaphylactic shock and was rushed to a nearby vets where he spent around five hours receiving treatment.Owner Emma Ferrier, from Prestonpans, East Lothian, is now warning dog owners of the dangers of the toxic plant and the effect it can have on.