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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
French Bulldog's Reaction to Smelling Again After Surgery Delights Internet
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 video of a dog's reaction to smelling food for the first time after surgery melted people's hearts. A French bulldog named Kygo recently underwent surgery for a condition known as brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, or BOAS. The surgery helps alleviate the breathing difficulties of brachycephalic dog breeds—like English bulldogs, pugs and Boston terriers—an article from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine said. The "nose job" surgery, as his owners called it on the dog's TikTok account @ involved opening his nostrils, reducing the soft palate and then removing laryngeal saccules to prevent further obstructions. And 24 hours postsurgery, Kygo's entire life changed as he rediscovered his sense of smell. In last week's TikTok video, which amassed over 7.5 million views and 1.6 million likes, Kygo intently sat next to his owners as they ate. He looked up with eyes full of amazement because the food smells wafted through his nostrils for the very first time since surgery. Screenshots from a TikTok video of a French bulldog smelling food for the first time after nose surgery. Screenshots from a TikTok video of a French bulldog smelling food for the first time after nose surgery. @ He wasn't begging for a nibble of their food, as many dogs might have done. Instead, he tilted his head higher, embracing all the delicious aromas in a new way he hadn't experienced before. His nostrils flared in and out in amazement. Now, he's a smelling machine and can't get enough whiffs of everything around him. Newsweek reached out to the owners via email for additional information and comment. What Do the Comments Say? With over 5,770 comments, the TikTok video started a debate among viewers. Many fell in love with Kygo's precious reaction, calling him the "goodest sniffer." "Sniffing in HD now," wrote a viewer, while another pointed out: "The way he looked at you after the first sniff was like, 'Omg, you right!'" A third user commented: "He looks like he's suspicious about his newfound sense of smell." However, others believed this clip shined a light on the dangers of breeding dogs. They claimed the surgery could have been avoided. "The fact we have to perform this surgery on some breeds in the first place is HIGHLY upsetting," a person said. The article from Cornell said BOAS is a genetic condition, and these dogs, which have difficulty breathing, require surgical therapy or have a hypoplastic trachea, should not be considered for breeding. 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.
The Star
07-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
How to give your pet CPR when its heart stops beating
Watching a beloved pet fall seriously ill can be heart-wrenching, especially if Fluffy or Fido becomes unresponsive. But did you know you might be able to save your dog's or cat's life by administering CPR? 'When pet owners or bystanders initiate life support, we have seen successful outcomes and the pet may go back home with a good quality of life,' said Dr Jamie Burkitt, an associate professor of clinical small animal emergency and critical care at the University of California, Davis. Burkitt is co-chair of the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (Recover) Initiative, which published new guidelines in 2024 for administering CPR to dogs and cats. The guidelines for veterinary health professionals are based on a review of more than 1,370 studies and outline how to deliver chest compressions and 'mouth to snout' resuscitation if the animal's heart has stopped. The Recover Initiative also offers online classes to pet owners who want to learn how to administer lifesaving care to their fur babies. Dr Manuel Boller, a critical care specialist at Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital in Victoria, Canada, and co-chair of the Recover Initiative, said the reasons a pet's heart would stop differ from the heart-related conditions that lead a human's heart to stop, but the techniques for restoring breathing and a heartbeat are similar. How do you know if your dog or cat needs CPR? The human heart can stop suddenly and without warning, Burkitt said. But with pets, 'most of the time, you have some indication the animal is ill before its heart stops'. Signs that an animal is in medical distress include difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, lethargy, loss of appetite or excessive vomiting. Or 'if a cat is breathing with its mouth open, ever,' she said. 'These are things we'd be very worried about' and may lead the animal's heart to stop. As with humans, the animal will become unresponsive. What should you do if a dog or cat becomes unresponsive? Do not call 911, Boller said. Instead, begin CPR and have someone call the nearest veterinary hospital to tell them you are coming. Make sure to know the location and phone number of the veterinary hospital ahead of time. Chest compressions and rescue breaths can be performed in the car, he said, but only if someone else is available to drive while a second person delivers the care while wearing a seat belt. 'Driving safely is the most important thing,' Boller said. 'But if there are ample people to provide chest compressions while someone else is driving, delivering continuous compressions is very important for a dog or cat, just like it is with people.' How do you give CPR to a dog or cat? Chest compressions are given to most dogs and cats while they are lying on their sides, but dogs with wide chests, such as English bulldogs, can be lying on their backs. The location of compressions differs based on the dog's breed. For round-chested dogs, such as retrievers, give compressions at the widest part of the chest. For wide-chested dogs on their backs, give compressions in the middle of the breastbone. For medium and giant dog breeds, the person performing compressions should lock their elbows with arms extended, overlap the hands and place the heel of the bottom hand on the animal's chest. Shoulders should be vertically positioned over the wrists, and fingers should be interlaced and not fanned out. With small dogs and cats, overlapping, two-handed compressions are not recommended. Instead, Burkitt said, the hands are wrapped around the animal's chest, using the thumbs to give compressions. A one-handed technique may also be used for cats or small dogs. In one version, the non-dominant hand braces the animal while the dominant hand wraps around the animal's chest using the thumb and flat fingers to compress the heart. Or, the heel of the dominant hand may be used for compressions. If the animal is lying on the floor, the person giving compressions should be beside it on their knees. It's important to push hard and fast on the animal's chest, Boller said. Compressions on dogs and cats should be given at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, with two rescue breaths given after every 30 compressions. That's also what the American Heart Association recommends for humans in cardiac arrest. Ideally, breaths that deliver oxygen to the organs are given along with the chest compressions that get blood to the organs, Boller said. To deliver mouth-to-snout ventilation, 'encircle the nostrils of the animal with your lips to make a tight seal and deliver a breath,' he said. For people, call 911 and start CPR, with or without breaths. Place the heel of one hand in the centre of the chest at the nipple line, place the other hand on top and interlock the fingers. Send someone to retrieve an automated external defibrillator, or AED, if one is nearby. It's a device that can shock a heart back into rhythm. Is it safe to give CPR to a dog or cat? Burkitt said there is little risk involved in administering CPR to a pet, which could include breaking its ribs or being bitten. 'The potential for benefit is so much greater than the potential for harm to either party,' she said. Hands-only CPR may be delivered if there is a risk that the animal is carrying an infectious disease or if the person feels unsafe delivering breaths. Can CPR be done on other pets? While resuscitation techniques may be used on other household pets, such as bunnies, there is little evidence showing how effective this might be, Burkitt said. The Recover Initiative is, however, developing CPR guidelines for larger animals, such as horses, said Burkitt, who expects guidelines for rabbits and other non-domestic pets within the next five years. – By LAURA WILIAMSON/American Heart Association News/Tribune News Service
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Northeast Ohio woman owes victims over $90,000 in puppy scheme, is banned
YOUNGSTOWN ‒ A Beloit-area puppy scam that defrauded more than 80 people has come to its legal end. April Waidman, 41, of Goshen Township was sentenced April 24 in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court after her guilty plea in February. She pleaded guilty to 48 felony counts of theft and 32 misdemeanor counts of theft for running a large-scale puppy scheme across the United States and Canada. More: Puppy 'Ponzi scheme.' Former clients accuse Ohio dog breeder of bilking them of thousands Waidman − also known as April Simon − advertised puppies for sale on social media, collected payments from buyers and failed to deliver puppies. Her business used different names, including Simon Doxies, Simon Bulldogs and April Doxies, and it offered mini dachshunds or English bulldogs. Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release that Waidman was ordered to pay more than $90,000 in restitution to more than 80 victims. Her attorney Jeff Jakmides said Waidman has paid at least $13,000 into the restitution so far, but Mahoning County Clerk of Courts handles victim recovery. Additionally, she was sentenced to: A year of house arrest and five years of community control probation. A ban from engaging in the sale, advertisement or breeding of animals or animal-related products. A 180-day jail term for the last six months of her probation. A mental health and drug assessment, maintain employment and participate in job training to ensure she repays victims. No contact − directly or indirectly − with victims. Should Waidman violate any conditions of her community control probation, a 35-month prison sentence has been reserved, the release said. Jakmides said there have been numerous "false reports" made that she is still in business. The false claims got his client fired from at least one job, but she has two jobs now. But, "all were debunked to the satisfaction of the prosecutors and probation department," he said Wednesday. She also has settled several small claims cases. The investigation into her crimes was conducted by the Goshen Township Police Department, and Kyle Hilles was the assistant county prosecutor assigned to the case, the release said. Jakmides said he and his client worked with prosecutors to identify all victims and verified what they paid and were owed, "saving state and court many hours of work, and court time." "She's making the payments," he said. This article originally appeared on The Repository: April Waidman banned from selling animals after puppy scheme in Ohio
