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A dog tries to revive her best friend, for six hours in the middle of a road

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This story happened in Zhangzhou, in china of Fujian province, where a stray dog remained six hours caring for and trying to do react the body of his companion, which died after being hit by a car.

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During that time, noble dog only moved a few metres to dodge the cars that passed by the place. When tired, slept next to her and on several occasions the lamia face.

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Filariasis or heart worm

What is filariasis?

The heartworm (also known as filariasis or heart worm disease) is one parasitic disease of wide distribution in Spain and that mainly affects the canids and more specifically our dog.

The disease is caused by adult worms of the family of the Nematodes and gender Dirofilaria.

Is transmitted by mosquito bite and it consists of the presence of worms that lodge in the heart and lungs of the dog, being able to get to cause heart failure and death.

How is filariasis transmitted?

The mosquito transmits the parasite (called filaria or heart worm) of one sick dog to another healthy. The adult of filaria released larvae in an infected dog (microfilariae) straight into your bloodstream.

Mosquito ingests these microfilariae alongside blood and inside they develop into infective forms, It will stay in your oral cavity until it returns to feed.

The mosquito transmits the parasite larvae When bites a healthy animal. They begin their journey to your location

definitive where they will reach the adult form and begin to reproduce thus beginning a new life cycle.

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Lukanikos, the anarchist Greece dog

Photo: REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

Today the protests took to the streets again in the capital of Greece, after several months of demonstrations due to the economic crisis that the European country is going through. But, This note aims to make protagonist to Lukanikos, a stray dog that from the 2008 It has been present in each of the riots in Athens.

Baptized as "the anarchist dog", Lukanikos (What does "The Sausage" mean in Greek?) It has become famous throughout the world for appearing in numerous photos and videos of protests in Greece, always acting in the forefront of the line of fire, Barking and growling against authorities.

The following images were captured today by some of the most important news agencies.

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A blind teenager regains her passion for running thanks to her guide dog

Nobody prepares you for the barriers that, suddenly, life. Nor a Sami Stoner, 16 years, legally blind for any type of competition since a disease attacking his eyes to the 13 years and his vision was reduced to diluted shadows and emborronadas lights. But athletes, well well professional amateurs, les is born a sense of overcoming that multiplied in Stoner. The cross-country races he participated in would not be dangerous despite his eyes., Chloe, your guide dog, I would accompany his strides and his breath.

Stoner started playing soccer at school.. It was his way to socialize and with which their parents got that you are interested in sports. But this teenager from Ohio balloon ran out because had already not enough girls in the Institute. You have chosen then the a.tletismo, but in its mode of cross-country. Nothing like it, hated it, although the disaffection lasted only a few days. Soon running sneakers were your routine, one that liked to participate.

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Pearl of the Moon (Czech Republic)

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How do I know if I am feeding my pet well??

Just as having a dog or a cat has benefits for us and our home, It is also a responsibility we must assume. A pet is a member of the family and as such, He deserves to have good health and lots of love.

Within the health of a pet, food plays a vital role, as it should be balanced and adapted to each particular animal, giving you the nutrition you need. Next, you will see how to choose the ideal food for your pet and signals that can denote a poor diet.

Tips to adequate food

Among the possibilities to feed your pet, are home and industrial food options, wet food or feed. The diet you choose for your pet is up to you., but it is better if you consult a professional to make sure you choose the best option for that particular dog or cat.

One of the meals is chosen feed, because it is a very practical and affordable food and you can find a great deal on the market. This food should suit race, size and age of your pet to provide all the necessary nutrients in a personalized diet for the animal.

The best in these cases is to opt for good quality meals as you make sure they contain many nutrients and low in fat, something beneficial for your pet. You can choose Acana dog food that adapts to different types of pets and specific needs..

After having found the right food for your pet, make sure you feed him at least twice a day and always in the same place, to form a routine. On the other hand, you should leave plenty of fresh, clean water available throughout the day, since hydration is very important for good health of the animal.

Signs denoting a poor diet

In addition to carefully choose food for your dog or cat, there are other signs that may indicate whether your pet nutrition is still right. There are various details of the overall health of your animal you can look carefully to prevent illness and achieve having a great health.

One of the simplest ways to see if the pet is being well fed is by weight, if you are too fat or too thin, It can be a bad sign. Animal obesity is becoming more common, mainly caused by poor diet high in fat and physical inactivity. On the other hand, You can tell if your pet is suffering from food deficiency by their faeces, because if they are easy to collect and firm, probably means it has a good digestion.

Each animal has different nutritional needs, That is why it is important to choose the right food for your dog or cat depending on its particular characteristics.. In addition to food, there are other aspects that help our animal have good health and bathrooms, exercise and disease prevention. With good general health, your dog will enjoy a long and happy life with you.

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Tashi-Gong Tibetan Spaniels (Finland)

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Pul-i-Khumri (Netherlands)