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Newsweek
08-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Couple Think They Got Cane Corso Puppies, Can't Believe What They Turn Into
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A family thought they brought home fully-bred cane corso puppies, but as the animals grew, so did the owners' suspicions. Instagram user @future_dogter_maya shared in a post earlier this week how her parents researched an ethical breeder and bought what they thought were fully-bred cane corso puppies; the pets came from a breeder registered with the American Kennel Club. The family went with a breeder who had years of experience. Those breeders who register their litters with the AKC can receive a registration certificate for each puppy, the club's website states; this shows people you are a responsible breeder and that the puppies meet breed standards. There is also a Breeder of Merit Program open to all purebred dog breeders who go "above and beyond" on health issues, temperament, genetic screening, individual care and placing puppies in responsible homes. But, as the family's puppies started growing, they began showing traits that resembled other dog breeds. A thought crossed the owners' minds that perhaps they did not get fully bred cane corsos. People thought the dogs looked like Labrador retrievers as puppies, but the family wouldn't know what their true breed was until taking a DNA test, which ending up revealing these pups were more than just cane corsos. The family found out "the hard way" that the puppies came from an accidental litter. The poster said in a comment that the breeders were training their brother to also raise dogs, and he had an intact, surprise breed in the same house. This led to the mix. Wanting to make it right, the breeders offered to take the puppies back and give the family new, fully bred cane corsos, but they had already fallen in love with their puppies and kept them. The caption reads: "Not what we paid for, but worth every penny we got back." Screenshots from a May 5 Instagram video of how the two puppies being held, and playing around, right. Screenshots from a May 5 Instagram video of how the two puppies being held, and playing around, right. @future_dogter_maya/Instagram With over 3 million views, Instagram viewers flooded the comment section with their guesses on what breed they thought the puppies were, including huskies, German shepherds, Doberman pinschers, shar-peis and pit bulls. One person jokingly wrote: "Those are the most gorgeous bears I've ever seen." Another added: "Ma'am those are clearly panthers." Curious about the true breed of the dogs, the family eventually ordered a DNA test. A follow-up video revealed the test results, which shocked many. It turns out these pups included a mix of Rottweiler, Doberman, bully, Labrador and "even horse." The poster wrote in a comment: "We really lucked out with them." Newsweek reached out to @future_dogter_maya via Instagram for additional information. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Adoptions and intake closed at Sevier Animal Care Center after puppy found with parvovirus
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Sevier Animal Care Center has temporarily stopped taking new animals and is closed to adoption appointments after a puppy in its care tested positive for parvovirus. Around 10 a.m. Thursday, the animal shelter said the puppy began showing signs of parvovirus Wednesday evening. The puppy was tested and placed in a foster home where it is being cared for in quarantine. Two woman face charges after escaped inmate captured in Cumberland Gap Because of the positive test, all intakes and adoption appointments have been stopped. Sevier Animal Care Center has been collecting blood samples from every dog at the shelter, which will be used by the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine to determine which dogs are at risk of catching the virus and need to be quarantined. The shelter said those test results should be available within 48 hours, and in the meantime, staff are working to deep clean the shelter. With intakes closed, Sevier Animal Care Center said it is only taking pets in emergency situations. Anyone who had an appointment scheduled will be contacted individually, and the shelter said the adoption event that was scheduled at PetSmart on May 3 will be cancelled. 'Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while we work through this challenge. We always take these things extremely seriously and probably go overboard, but better safe than sorry! We will update all as soon as we have news. Please keep us and the furbabies in your thoughts,' the shelter wrote. TN Dept. of Agriculture tracking invasive spotted lanternflies According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that attacks the white blood cells and gastrointestinal tract of dogs. In puppies, the virus can also cause damage to the heart. While all dogs are susceptible to parvovirus, there are a series of vaccines that can help protect against the virus. The AVMA says some dogs are at a greater risk of contracting parvovirus, such as: Puppies between 6 and 20 weeks of age; Unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs; And certain breeds, including Rottweilers, Doberman pinschers, German shepherds and English springer spaniels. The symptoms of canine parvovirus include lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, severe diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating, and fever or low body temperature. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Epoch Times
01-05-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Contagious, Deadly Parvovirus Persists in Environment
Q: Our pit bull puppy died of parvovirus. How can we prevent parvovirus in our next puppy? A: Instead of choosing a puppy, I recommend you adopt an adult dog whose parvovirus vaccination is up to date. Vaccination is very effective at preventing parvovirus infection, nicknamed 'parvo,' and all dogs deserve protection from this common, life-threatening disease. Parvovirus causes rapidly worsening bloody diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite. The virus wipes out the dog's disease-fighting white blood cells and damages the lining of the intestines, causing most untreated pups to die of overwhelming infection. The disease occurs most often in unvaccinated puppies, particularly pit bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman pinschers, Labrador retrievers, and the Arctic sled dog breeds. Parvovirus is extremely contagious, and an infected dog sheds huge quantities of virus for weeks in the feces, vomitus, and saliva. The virus contaminates the yard, home and even people's clothing and shoes. It persists indoors for months and outdoors for years, despite freezing winter temperatures. To prepare for your new dog, reduce your parvovirus population by ridding the yard of your pup's feces and vomitus. Discard contaminated materials, including pet bedding and toys, in plastic bags. Related Stories 11/24/2021 3/12/2025 Then, sanitize your home and yard. Most detergents and household disinfectants have no effect on parvovirus. So, you'll need to follow the directions on cleaning and sanitizing detailed by Veterinary Partner at Best wishes to you and your new dog. Q: When our daughter developed swollen lymph nodes, her pediatrician diagnosed cat scratch disease. Our cat, Barney, is sweet and seems healthy, but we wonder if we should find him a new home to prevent this from happening again. A: Don't look for a new home for Barney. Instead, treat him for fleas, which I assume he has. Let me explain. Cat scratch disease is caused by Bartonella bacteria that infect cats but rarely cause them problems. However, when fleas bite an infected cat, they ingest the bacteria and excrete them in their feces, tiny black specks euphemistically called 'flea dirt' that you may find when you comb Barney with a fine-toothed flea comb. When Barney scratches his itchy skin, bacteria-laden flea dirt embeds in his claws. From there, the bacteria are transmitted to humans through a scratch, a cut already present on the skin or another body opening. Symptoms in humans include enlargement of nearby lymph nodes, fever, headache, and lethargy. People with compromised immune systems may experience more severe reactions. Antibiotics administered to infected cats that appear normal don't clear the Bartonella bacteria or block transmission to humans. However, you can prevent cat scratch disease if you: Kill Barney's fleas and treat every pet in your home with a flea preventive throughout the year. Trim Barney's claws regularly. Research shows that declawing does not reduce the risk of cat scratch disease in humans, so don't even consider that. Minimize scratches and bites by teaching your daughter and her friends to pet cats gently. Buy cat toys that keep children away from claws, such as a laser pointer or a fishing pole toy with a feather on the end of the string. Immediately wash any cat scratch or bite thoroughly with soap and water, and seek medical attention. Once Barney's fleas are killed and his flea dirt is gone, he can no longer transmit cat scratch disease. Dear Readers: We would love to hear from you. What topics would you like to read about? Please send your feedback and tips to
