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15 Useful Tips And Tricks For Dog Owners

1. If you’re taking your animal to the vet for an ailment, get video of them coughing, breathing strangely, limping, etc. Animals may not show the ailment at the vet’s office and the video can help the vet diagnose your furry friend.

My dog has had epilepsy for over six years but because she also has a heart murmur every time she had an episode, our old vet would want expensive ekg’s and start talking about heart meds.

We take one video of her episode and immediately the new vet says that has nothing to do with cardiovascular ailment, that’s neurological. And she’s been fine since on the right meds.

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The Story Of Sergeant Stubby, A Former Stray Who Became The Most Decorated War Dog Of WW1

Sergeant Stubby

In 1917, bull terriers had no place in the war. Mascots were limited to sports teams and service dogs were limited to the police force. Strict regulations forbade animals from living on military grounds. It’s for these reasons that no one would have expected a stray mongrel to end up becoming one of the most decorated soldiers who served in the First World War. From Connecticut to the Allied front line in France and back again, one dog changed the course of history for its entire species.

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Loyal Dog Reunited With Owner After Waiting Outside The Hospital For A Week

loyal dog waits outside hospital

Dogs are absolutely the best! They are always excited to see us and they can turn any bad day around. And in the case of a dog in Turkey, she waited outside a hospital for almost a week when her owner was taken in for treatment.

The dog, named Boncuk (which means bead) followed an ambulance to the hospital where Cemal Senturk had been taken and even though Senturk’s family took Boncuk home, the determined dog returned to the hospital every day and waited outside.

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9 Things You Should Know About Brindle Pugs

brindle pug

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Brindle pugs are sought-after by many pet owners for their unique coat. However, it can be a little difficult to find one because they are so unusual. In addition to this, some potential owners might be a little concerned that the brindle pug could be unhealthy because it doesn’t have a traditional pug coat. Below you’ll find more information about the brindle pug, such as if they’re purebred and common health concerns to watch out for.

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9 Things You Should Know Before Buying/Adopting A Merle Chihuahuas

Merle Chihuahuas

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The epitome of a dog whose bark is worse than its bite, the Chihuahua is best known for its tiny size and laughably aggressive attitude. Hardly ever a real danger, they fill the homes and hearts of many people. Some types exist outside the stereotypically tan-bodied Chihuahua seen on T.V. “Merle” is the term for a dappled coat pattern, typically made up of a range of 5 to 6 colors that can appear as small specks or large, heathered markings. Despite their diminutive size, Chihuahuas can be born with a merle coat and look stunningly unique.

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