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Newsweek
09-08-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
'Healthy' Dog Goes To Sleep, What Happens Next Day Leaves Owner Traumatized
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 woman was left shocked and heartbroken after her beloved and healthy dog's health suddenly deteriorated due to an autoimmune condition. Kassidy Ciarrone, 28, an engineer from Indianapolis, told Newsweek that Jango, her 6-year-old mixed-breed dog, had enjoyed a normal evening on June 2. The next day he was lethargic and didn't want to get out of bed. "We didn't think much of it, maybe he was just extra sleepy after a long weekend," she told Newsweek. Her husband mentioned that Jango had skipped breakfast, which was unusual given his normally ravenous appetite. "I got home from work, and usually Jango is meeting me at the door and jumping on me. He barely lifted his head off his bed and I knew something was really wrong," she said. A split image of Jango the dog relaxing in bed. A split image of Jango the dog relaxing in bed. @datkass_/@datkass_ After checking his gums and noticing how pale they looked, combined with his lethargy, the couple decided not to wait until morning and rushed him to the emergency vet. At their local UrgentVet clinic, Jango underwent a series of tests including bloodwork, urine, and stool analysis. The vet diagnosed him with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA), a rare and potentially fatal disease in which a dog's immune system attacks its own red blood cells. According to Ciarrone, the vet was almost positive that's what he had, but had never seen it this early. "His PCV [packed cell volume] was at 33—normal is around 38 to 60," she said. The couple was faced with a decision: take Jango home with medication or admit him to a specialist ER for monitoring and further diagnostics. On the vet's advice, they chose to admit him—and it turned out to be a life-saving move. Overnight, his PCV dropped to 18. Jango required two blood transfusions, three immunosuppressants, and a six-day hospitalization. Since then, Jango has been recovering steadily. "Sunday marked two months since diagnosis and his PCV was at 52," Ciarrone said. He's now off one of his immunosuppressants and tapering off steroids, though he continues to receive regular bloodwork every few weeks. He will need periodic monitoring for the rest of his life and can no longer receive vaccines due to the risk of relapse. IMHA is a serious autoimmune condition that can be either primary (idiopathic) or secondary to another disease, like cancer, infection, or reactions to drugs or vaccines, according to veterinary charity PDSA. The condition often develops rapidly, and symptoms include lethargy, pale gums, reduced appetite, rapid breathing, and collapse. Jango, a six-and-a-half-year-old mix of bluetick coonhound, treeing walker coonhound, cattle dog, and Shetland sheepdog, was adopted from a shelter in southern Indiana just before the pandemic hit. Ciarrone described him as anxious but goofy, with a strong bond to her from the very first day. "He's a huge snuggle bug, loves sleeping on all comfy things while covered with a blanket, and being outside to get all the sniffs. Walks and food are two of his favorite things," she said. Ciarrone's TikTok video documenting Jango's health scare has garnered over 63,100 likes and 256,000 views. Users flooded the comments section with love and prayers. "Sending love," said Bridget Lee. "Prayers for your sweet baby," wrote Ally Dwyer. "Oh I am praying for your pup!" added Dorothy. "Sending love and healing energy," said another user. Despite facing over $15,000 in veterinary bills and long-term adjustments to Jango's care, Ciarrone remains optimistic and grateful. "He's been on the upswing ever since he came home," she said. "We're constantly looking for signs of relapse, but I'm just so thankful he's still here." 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
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Bakersfield PD remembers K9 killed in line of duty
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is remembering a K9 who was killed in the line of duty four years ago. Jango was shot on April 27, 2021 while attempting to catch a convicted felon following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The K9 was a Belgian Malinois born in the Netherlands in November 2015. Jango was assigned to his human partner Officer Brock Mueller in March of 2017. 'Jango helped me become a better officer, husband, friend and father,' Mueller said. Jango served the community in suspect apprehension and explosive material detection. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Zoo Knoxville gives insight into new Malayan Tiger's adjustment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Zoo Knoxville's newest Malayan tiger, who was brought in as part of a breeding recommendation, is settling in. On Wednesday, the zoo gave 6 News a look behind the scenes into how he is adjusting to his new home. Last week, Zoo Knoxville shared that it had welcomed 10-year-old male Malayan tiger named Jango through a Species Survival Program by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. According to the zoo, he is considered the most genetically valuable male Malayan tiger in the world. New macaw aviary opens at Zoo Knoxville, offering up-close experiences Since he has arrived, Jango has slowly been adjusting to his new habitat slowly, with zoo staff keeping a close eye on him to make sure he is not too stressed by the changes. Zookeepers have been working to make sure the tiger has plenty of enrichment among meeting his other needs while also keeping up with training sessions. As keepers work with Jango, one of the tools they use is considered a 'Jackpot,' Director of Animal Care, Conservation and Education Phil Colclough explained. For Jango, that Jackpot is essentially 'watered down blood.' 'It's the same stuff whenever you thaw out ground beef at home, you get that that albumin and that liquid that would that occurs at the bottom and we save that and use that for our training. That's a real jackpot. That's a real thing that that they like a whole lot,' Colclough said. 'We want to make sure that our animals participate as much in their own veterinary healthcare as is possible. So we really want our our animals to be able to open up their mouths on command or raise up so you can see their bellies and look into their eyes and get all those things done that you need to do without actually sedating them to do that.' When he isn't training, eating, or taking part in enrichment activities like pulling or dragging things around, he's likely sleeping. Zookeeper Wendy Boulger explained that Malayan tigers, like Jango, sleep for upwards of 16 to 20 hours per day. Jango was recommended to breed with the zoo's female Malayan tiger Batarai, who is among the top 10 most genetically valuable female tigers of her subspecies, according to Boulger. Neither tiger have produced cubs before, and the pairing was chosen to help preserve the subspecies' genetic diversity. There are several subspecies of tigers, Boulger explained, and Malayan tigers are the second smallest subspecies. Two children laid to rest after adoptive parents plead guilty in Roane-Knox County child abuse case Although the zoo has been attempting to breed Malayan tigers for around a decade, they have been unsuccessful so far. Boulger explained they are hoping Batari and Jango's more 'spunky' personalities will make a good pairing that results in cubs. Colclough also explained that the zoo had previously hoped to breed Batari with their other male Malayan tiger, Tahan, but because of his age and how stressful breeding can be on tigers, the decision was made that he was too old to be responsibly bred. She said in the wild, there are estimated to be 200 or less Malayan tigers left. While the hope is that conservation may be able to prevent the subspecies from becoming extinct in the wild, the Malayan tiger faces that possibility because of poaching and deforestation for palm oil farming. 'We want to make sure that these specific species are not cross breeding with other species, that these guys are specific to Malaysia and that these Malayan tigers that are losing their habitat, they are being poached and killed for other reasons. That if we were need needing to release them out to the wild far down the line, if it were to ever be that they do go extinct in the wild, that we have specific Malayan tigers to go into the wild.' Boulger said. 'I want it fixed' East TN woman's new wooden flooring falling apart In addition to visiting Zoo Knoxville, where part of the ticket cost goes toward conservation efforts, one way that people can help with the conservation of the Malayan tiger is by researching and purchasing sustainably made items containing palm oil, both Boulger and Colclough said. 'There is a PalmOil Scan app that you can download on your phone. That helps you find sustainable products in stores. Whether it there be candy, shampoo, you know body wash, things like that… Palm oil is found in pretty much everything,' Boulger explained. The PalmOil Scan app, created by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is available for download from Google Play and the Apple App Store. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New Malayan tiger ‘Jango' arrives at Zoo Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Zoo Knoxville has welcomed a new 10-year-old Malayan tiger who they say is considered one of the most 'genetically valuable' Malayan tigers in the world. The zoo made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the tiger named 'Jango' arrived from Dickerson Park Zoo. According to Zoo Knoxville, Jango has been settling into his new home and will eventually be introduced to Batari, the zoo's 11-year-old female Malayan tiger, as part of a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan. Evacuations issued after gas leak in Greenback near Highway 95 'We're excited to welcome Jango to Zoo Knoxville and to play a role in the survival of his species,' said Bill Street, Zoo Knoxville's President and CEO. 'Pairing Jango with our female Batari is an important step in ensuring the future of Malayan tigers, and we hope their introduction will contribute to the preservation of this critically endangered species.' There is estimated to be fewer than 200 Malayan tigers in the wild, meaning Jango's genetics are crucial to maintaining a healthy and diverse population under human care. The Zoo's website lists the tigers as 'critically endangered,' with only an estimated 4,500 being left in the wild between all subspecies. Tennessee's longest-serving city manager announces plans to retire Previously, Zoo Knoxville explained that tigers can be difficult to breed as the species is solitary and only comes together for breeding in the wild. The zoo had hoped to see sparks fly between Batari and 16-year-old male tiger Tahan, who arrived at Zoo Knoxville in 2023. The Zoo also shared in 2023 that Malayan tigers are often moved from zoo to zoo in hopes of making a match. Although the possibility of a match between Batari and Jango is still up in the air, Zoo Knoxville said guests will be able to see Jango in the Tiger Forest habitat as he settles into his new surroundings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
