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Leihmaniosis in dogs
Comes the good weather and rising temperatures, two factors bring with them, among other things, the increase in the incidence of a disease with high impact health in our pets, that it is a Zoonoses It can be transmitted to man. We are talking of the Leihmaniosis.
The Leihmaniosis is very present in the South of Europe, especially in the Mediterranean basin, a highly endemic area, although there is also a lot of casuistry in South America. In all it is estimated that you there are around 2,5 millions of dogs infected in the endemic area of Europe, Although there are also cases of dogs infected in areas not frequent, that they have been able to be infected in trips to such areas.
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The Soviet perro-bomba during the second world war
Dogs have been used in war since ancient times., and the Soviet Union had approved its use for the military during a series of less destructive tasks since 1924. Was not up 1930, However, that the idea of use to the dogs as mobile mines gained interest, and with it the explosive devices adapted to our four-legged friends. In 1935, the Red Army unveiled its first anti-tank division formed by dogs.
The dogs were trained to carry boxes or bags of explosives subject by means of a harness on his back. Were initially instructed them to pursue a static goal, The idea was to pull a rope, with the help of his teeth, in order to rid the lethal cargo. The explosive charge was triggered by a timer, so the dog's life depended on the ability and speed it had to pull the cord in time..
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The special relationship between a sick boy and his dog
The special relationship between a sick child and his dog Juno. Anyone who has taken a dog or a cat from a shelter can testify that there is something special about a rescued pet, It is as if animals feel that it has been given a second chance in life. This is certainly the case of Juno, a Belgian Malinois who was rescued from a shelter just a few days before his sacrifice. But from the day he came to live with his family in Alcoa, Tennessee, Juno has assumed the role of Savior of Lucas Hembree, a four-year-old boy.
Lucas suffers from Sanfilippo syndrome, an inherited disorder of metabolism, which causes the body to be unable to properly break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans.. As the disease progresses, children lose the ability to speak, walking and eating. The disease also causes a severe neurological damage that leads to aggressive behavior, hyperactivity and convulsions.
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Breeders of the Carlino breed in Spain
The Pug or Dutch bulldog (also known as Chinese Pug, Mops, Puggu) is a breed of dog miniature with wrinkled face and a body of small to medium-sized, originating in China.
This breed is often summed up as “multum en parvo” (much in little), describing the personality of the Pug related to their small size.
The word "Pug" may come from the Old English Pugg, it is an affectionate adjective it would be something like a little playful demon or monkey. Pug puppies are called Puglets.
The Pug dog breed, has very ancient origins. It was raised and selected in China, country where he was the favorite dog of officials. It is also a very popular breed of dog in Holland and England.
In fact, England claimed the patronage of la raza, since they had carried out excellent selection work for years. Finally, part of the patronage of the race was awarded to Great Britain.
This wrinkled and funny puppy, He was a faithful companion of the ladies of the 19th century in Italy.
Recommended Breeders of race Carlino Esapaña list:
bullets Villa – Breeder breeds: Boxers, Pomeranias, pugs, Maltese and Chihuahuas – Afijo: BALASVILLA. Contact: Javier Villa – Telephone: 662 676 056 – email: javierbalasvilla@gmail.com, (Murcia)
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Uncle Chichi dies, Perhaps it was the oldest dog in the world
Uncle Chichi, a poodle dog whose unusual longevity led to fame and an appearance on the show Good Morning America, He died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. I had 26 years. O 24. Perhaps 25.
The vagueness about his exact age led to debates about whether Chichi, or Cheech, as it was also sometimes known, He was the oldest dog in the world.
Chichi was really old; something they agreed veterinary, their owners and the Agency of animals in Charleston, South Carolina, He gave it up for adoption for more than 20 years.
However in the 2010, when their owners considered to find a place for him in the Guinness Book of records after he almost dies, it turned out that the required evidence — such as puppy pictures and vet papers — had been lost over the years.
Chichi began to show symptoms of old age more than a decade ago and suffered from cataracts., glaucoma and corneal ulcer. After several treatments in the Hospital for animals in Manhattan's Upper East Side, He returned to his usual walks by the Morton Street in the West Village, where he lived. Chichi continued to attract attention - although she could no longer see or hear - and even attended her owners' wedding in Croatia in October 2019. 2010.
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The story of a guide dog who takes care of a blind Great Dane
When illness forced vets draw our eyes to Lily, a great Dane, her life prospects didn't look very good. But no one counted on her friend Maddison stepping in as a guide dog for her..
The couple has been inseparable for years, but now faced with a problem: looking for a new home that its owner and cannot be responsible for them.
This gets harder, Therefore if anyone is interested in the great Dane, know that it is not only. Can not really be separated. They have since July waiting for someone to take them.
Louise Campbell, the Dogs Trust re-homing Centre Manager, in Shrewsbury, the Shropshire County town, England, United Kingdom, He said that Maddison is Lily's guide dog.. If you are outside the House, Maddison her direct and the tap to indicate where to go. It says that it is very poignant veils, and the way in which Maddison takes care of Lily.
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A dog, the Welsh Corgi race, survives a snow avalanche and appears four days later at a Montana motel (USA)
Welsh CORGI called Ole - Photo by Natasha Baydakova, AP
A dog that was feared to have died after being swept away by an avalanche of snow and who killed his owner, appeared four days later at a Montana motel, where their owners had spent the night before going skiing off-piste.
Members of a rescue team assumed the dog had been buried by the snow avalanche after a meticulous search without finding any sign to the contrary..
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The dog Lukanikos, one of those people’ of the year for ‘Time’
The Greek dog has not missed a protest since the beginning of the crisis and is the 'terror’ of the riot
Lukanikos, the dog 'person of the year’ Time Time magazine
Barcelona. (Drafting).- In the special number magazine Time to the person of the yearor, to this occasiondedicated to The demonstrator, There is a profile that stands out: among the protagonists of the Arab spring, of occupy Wall Street or the 15 m has crept the of thedog Lukanikos.
