How old was Linda Oliver when her dog bit her?
In 2013, 63-year-old Linda Oliver and her husband found a rottweiler-mastiff dog roaming the streets. (Some accounts say it was a Labrador mix dog.) The couple took pity on the animal and adopted it. This innocent act of kindness turned deadly when the dog bit Linda to death few days later.
Who was killed by a pit bull in Australia?
They pushed her to the ground, biting her in the head, face, throat, hands, and arms. Her hands and arms were bitten because she had tried to use them to fight off the dogs. Tania Klemke used to live in Canberra, Australia, with her pit bull–like dog . . . until it bit her to death.
How old was Mayzie the dog when she was rescued?
My dog Mayzie was rescued by Second Chance Animal Rescue in Colorado. At the time, she was approximately two years old and had spent her entire life at the end of a rope in someone’s backyard. She had little food and water and only the frame of a drawer for shelter.
Can a German Shepherd attack a small child?
When these dogs slip their leashes or escape their compounds, they can attack. Although German shepherds should only be trained as guard dogs by experts, home obedience training for your puppy is vital for both the dog and the owner’s safety. As a safety precaution, never leave small children alone with even well-trained German shepherds.
Why does my Australian Shepherd have demodectic mange?
Dogs can contract demodectic mange if they have an immune reaction to the Demodex Canis mite, a common and ordinary resident of the hair follicles on dogs. Demodectic mange is chronic, and the problem is inherited from the dog’s parents.
What happens if you have an Australian Shepherd with MDS?
When your dog has MDS, he is unable to pump these drugs out of his brain, which results in neurological toxicity. This is a serious condition, and Australian Shepherd puppies with MDS can have fatal reactions to commonly prescribed veterinary drugs. Although not very common, canine epilepsy can also occur in Australian Shepherds.
What causes epilepsy in an Australian Shepherd Dog?
Although not very common, canine epilepsy can also occur in Australian Shepherds. If and when a seizure does happen, it can be quite serious. Epileptic seizures in dogs can be caused by a variety of triggers, including infections, genetics, toxic exposure, and injury.
Why does my Aussie dog go into herding mode?
Watch for what puts your Aussie into a herding mode. It may be someone running, someone walking by, small animals, or other such triggers. Keep your dog on a long leash for maximum control while also allowing her the freedom to wander a bit.
