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Labrador Won't Stop Staring at Sibling Having Laser, Vet Has a Plan
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Internet users can't cope with a Labrador wearing "doggles" because he couldn't be trusted not to stare directly at the laser.
Simba, an 11-year-old Labrador, is undergoing physiotherapy at Modern Vet in Dubai to treat his severe arthritis. Megan Taylor, the veterinary physiotherapist on his case , told Newsweek that laser therapy helps "reduce pain and inflammation" by using light energy. This in turn can boost the blood flow, speed up healing, and helps ease discomfort in stiff joints.
"It's a quick and pain free procedure, most dogs will feel relaxed during it and may fall asleep," Taylor, 31, said.
Thankfully for Simba, he is often joined by his canine sibling, Daboa, who likes to attend the appointments and offer "moral support."
Simba receiving laser treatment, and Daboa wearing protective goggles.
Simba receiving laser treatment, and Daboa wearing protective goggles.
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There's just one slight problem with that, because Daboa cannot be trusted not to stare directly at the harmful laser. It's all just so fun and exciting to Daboa, also a Labrador, so Taylor had to come up with a solution to protect his eyes.
While Simba was lying on the floor receiving the laser treatment, Dabao was given a pair of so-called "doggles" to wear.
Taylor continued: "The laser uses a light that can be damaging to your eyes, so myself and his owner are also wearing goggles. The owners knew Dabao would not sit still and would be looking at the light, so we put goggles on him too.
"The owners and I laughed so much when we saw Daboa sitting there wagging his tail, happily, in his glasses. Some dogs don't like the glasses or tolerate them well, but he wasn't fazed at all."
Indeed, Taylor explained that it's not uncommon for owners to take their other pets to appointments in order to provide company and support. Daboa certainly did a great job at that.
Taylor couldn't resist capturing a clip of Daboa looking so excited about his new accessory. The video of him wearing his protective eyewear was shared on TikTok (@tayloredvetphysio) and it's gone viral with more than 1.3 million views and over 131,000 likes at the time of writing.
Needless to say, internet users can't get enough of Daboa wearing his goggles with pride. In just a matter of days, the viral video has generated over 140 comments on TikTok as social media users lauded Daboa's brotherly support.
One comment reads: "Under those goggles I know his eyes are open and trying to find that light."
Another person replied: "He said I don't know what's going on but I'm having fun."
Another TikTok user joked: "Dog: 'Dad, do we get to keep the goggles?'"
While one commenter wrote: "I just love everything about this and it gave me a big smile."
Taylor has loved the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the video, and she's laughed so much at the hilarious comments. But most importantly, she's thankful to be able to help Simba live a joyful and fulfilling life.
"Simba is able to walk again and much more comfortable with the physiotherapy sessions and Daboa is as goofy and happy as ever," Taylor told Newsweek.
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