Comments by "christine paris" (@christineparis5607) on "A History of Royal Pets" video.

  1.  @IceFox606  Please do not distress yourself too much, like people, dogs can have congenital heart disease. It is not common, as far as I know. One reminder that is very important to remember is that dogs are sensitive to heat, because they do not have sweat glands all over their bodies, as humans do. To force any dog to keep up on a run or hike can swiftly cause a dog to overheat, and if not allowed to cool down, they will suffer a stroke and die. Most people are not aware of this, and many have inadvertently injured their dogs thinking that they can easily keep up, when their system will be overcome very fast. Even African Cheetahs will die if forced to keep up running...no animal but man is born to stay on the move, believe it or not. I read all about this in Christopher Mcdougall's book, "Born To Run", lays out all the science and proof provided by scientists and researchers. It was very eye opening! I have talked to many people who had accidentally run their dogs to death at the lake by our house. It gets very hot and humid here in the Summer, and pets cannot tolerate it for long periods.
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  2.  @kristiwallace2089  We rescued a dog who obviously missed someone terribly. We could never find his owner, and it helped to give him plenty of attention and keep him with my other dog. It took a very long time, and was heartbreaking beyond belief to witness, but with lots of love and attention, he became a more happy dog...our vet is an older man with a great deal of experience and he was willed his best friends dog, when his friend suddenly passed away. It was extremely painful for the poor man, to miss his best friend, and take on his equally heartbroken old dog, but he feels strongly that there could be no stronger expression of trust than being given a beloved companion to shepherd through the last years of life, and he is grateful to be able to do it. You are loving and kind, and courageous, because true love is caring through tears and fear. Your care will be the easing of this doggys soul, and it is a rare thing that scars you, and you will be a different, better person. I was changed myself, in ways I've never completely understood, but now I see so much that I didn't before. I am lighting a candle for you. Don't worry, take care of yourself.
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