Dog lovers know just how much dogs love their toys. They can go for hours on end amusing themselves. But for one dog owner, a toy almost cost her furry family member his life.

A distraught Rottweiler owner posted the most heart-breaking story to Facebook to tell of the near-death experience of her dog and warn others of the possibility of harm.

Maximus is in a critical condition after having a toy stuck and suctioned to his tongue.

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Jamie Stumpf wrote:

My Humble Loyal wonderfully loving family pet Maximus is in the fight of his life. His Kong ball got suctioned to his tongue. Causing major damage as you can tell.

I am pleading for your love support and prayers to be sent his way.

If you have one on these balls, TAKE IT AWAY!!!!

The Vet hopes the tissue does not die in the amount that would require removal of the tissue. I will not choose to allow a major portion to be taken. It’s not in his best interest. Bill is already $3700. Please PRAY for my Lovely.

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Pets are like family, so such an incident could be quite scary for the owner. Unfortunately, this is not the first incident of its kind. In 2008, the Four Paws Products Company issued a recall on the Rough and Rugged Pimple Ball with Bell.

Labrador owner, Daniel Rechelbacher, claimed his dog’s tongue had to be amputated because it got stuck on the tongue.

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If you do not own a dog, please share with your friends and family to prevent any more harm to our furry little friends.

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