This Morning fans concerned for dog after spotting worrying sign during live vet report - and even beg for ITV crew to step in

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This Morning fans were left concerned on Friday after spotting a worrying sign during a live vet report - which saw a dog drinking water from cups left on the table. 

Resident pet expert, Dr Scott Miller, appeared on the ITV show alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary to discuss the importance of brushing pets' teeth. 

He brought along his trusty side-kick and pet, spaniel Mango, for the demonstration, where he was seen showcasing how to brush pets' teeth live on air.

Both before and during the segment, Dr Scott kept Mango occupied to keep him sat still on the sofa by feeding him dental snacks and treats.

But just minutes into the interview, Mango was soon jumping down from the sofa and helping himself to a drink from Dr Scott's glass of water, left on the table. 

Pointing out that Mango was helping himself to the water, Alison, 50, exclaimed: 'Oh, he's thirsty!' to which Dr Scott replied: 'He's thirsty, sorry everyone.'

This Morning fans were left concerned on Friday after spotting a worrying sign during a live vet report - that saw a dog drinking water from cups left on the table

Resident pet expert, Dr Scott Miller, appeared on the ITV show alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary to discuss the importance of brushing pets' teeth when they were forced to give Mango water from a cup

'He's absolutely caning that water, Dr Scott your pet is dehydrated!' Dermot added, to which Alison once again pointed out: 'He was so thirsty, bless him.' 

Polishing off the first glass of water, Alison then reached over and grabbed Dermot's cup, offering it to Mango, saying: 'Do you want some of Dermot's?' 

Bursting into laughter, the presenters then took it in turns to offer up each other's water glasses to Mango, as the dog continued to drink from the cups.

The segment went on for another minute, as the trio laughed amongst themselves, while Mango finished off a further two cups of water.  

But fans didn't see the funny side and were left alarmed by the moment, even begging ITV crew to step in to make sure that the canine guest was staying hydrated. 

One penned on X, formerly Twitter, alongside an angry emoji: 'That poor dog is so thirsty and no bowl of water there after all those treats!'

Another chimed in: 'Mango was unbelievably thirsty!! That’s pretty bad!' as a third wrote: '"Pet specialist"? No water available.'

'Just go and get it a bowl of water,' someone else said to the ITV staff, as another agreed: 'Yes! A bowl, not a glass in the dogs mouth!!! Ffs.'

Polishing off the first glass of water, Alison then reached over and grabbed Dermot's cup, offering it to Mango, saying: 'Do you want some of Dermot's?'

Just minutes into the interview, Mango was soon jumping down from the sofa and helping himself to a drink from Dr Scott's glass of water, left on the table

'I'm sure in one of those cupboards there's a bowl big enough for the dog to drink instead of Dermot and Alison letting him drink out of glasses,' a fifth wrote.

Others pointed out that earlier on in the show, Dr Scott revealed he was feeding Mango 'raw hide treats', which caused further uproar among fans. 

Rawhide treats are long-lasting treats made from the inner-layer of animal hides that have been shaped into chews to help with dental cleaning. 

However, they come with a stark warning of being dangerous, posing risks of choking, tooth fractures and even fatal intestinal blockages.

According to Vets Now, the chews are 'produced by cleaning and processing animal hides, often treated with chemicals and preservatives that may harm dogs'. 

Their website details: 'The hardness of some rawhide products may cause tooth fractures or dental damage in dogs. 

'Chewing rawhide pieces poses a significant risk of digestive blockages and infections for dogs if swallowed.'

Taking to Twitter, fans of This Morning further hit out: 'Finding it quite disturbing to see the pet specialist letting the dog lick his mouth and even worse promoting rawhide as a treat.

'He's absolutely caning that water, Dr Scott your pet is dehydrated!' Dermot added, to which Alison once again pointed out: 'He was so thirsty, bless him'

Fans didn't see the funny side of the segment and took to X to complain

This Morning's resident vet, Dr Scott Miller often features on the ITV breakfast show

'Its dangerous for dogs and can wrap around the stomach and intestine. Shame on you This Morning.'

Another agreed: 'Dr Scott, an actual VET, promoting rawhide and proudly feeding it to his dog on TV - I'm so confused by this.'

Last year, This Morning's resident vet was left red-faced after his pooch chewed through his lead live on air while he gave viewers advice about their pets. 

Dr Scott covered how to toilet train one caller's rescue dog, how to stop another puppy destroying it's owners home and tips for preventing over excitement. 

However Dr Scott, who is originally from Brisbane in Australia, soon discovered his own dog, Mango, had completely chewed through the lead and hilariously broke free when talking to a cat owner about her feline pet not eating enough.

'Look at this, he's just chewed his leash, I am literally the hypocrite of hypocrites right now, I can't train my own dog,' he joked.

Dr Scott later advised another viewer to walk her pet alongside other dogs who are sociable and 'let her dog free' with them.

'Sometimes it's on-lead interactions that can lead to a little bit of angst and feistiness but the more you get to know your dog and the more you get to know other dogs I think the better,' he said.

The camera showed the Aussie's pooch walking around the studio with a short piece of lead hanging from his collar

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This Morning vet left red-faced after his pooch chews his lead while giving advice on viewers' pets

The camera showed the Aussie's pooch walking around the studio with a short piece of lead hanging from his collar. 

Ben and Cat were unable to control their laughter at the scene and Cat quipped, 'un-lead interaction did you say Dr Scott?'

'I'm just going to go get my coat,' the vet replied chuckling.  

Dr Scott adopted rescue dog Mango last year and announced his family's new addition on the show in July. He said: 'I am so in love it's insane.'

Presenter Dermot O'Leary commented: 'That dog doesn't know he's born, he's going to have a lovely life. Look at him so cute.' 

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX.