I definitely think dogs do know when other dogs are sick, even humans as well. Whenever I was sick or anyone from my family, my dog would be extra sweet and affectionate to us.
I hope Betty turns out well.
I hope Betty turns out well.
I think animals have a 6th sense about these things!
I completely agree! I highly recommend the book "Cold Noses at The Pearly Gates". This book was so helpful when I lost my boxer girl last year. It points out several passages in the bible that tells us how important animals are to God; and there are several passages in the Bible that talks about animals in heaven. The author also points out that it was no mistake Christ was born in
a manger with animals to witness the birth of God's son.
its all about scent with animals - not some kind of sixth sense. they can smell illness in humans and other animals. we are not so in tuned with the all the odors our bodies release because we don't have to be. animals cannot speak and reason with each other so their sense of smelling, hearing and vision (depending on the animal/species) is heightened. blind people experience this. other senses are enhanced to make up for their sight.
as humans if someone has a cold, they sneeze so we keep away from them because they become a liability to us. in the animal world a "cold" is an abstract idea they cannot comprehend so another animal sneezing doesn't mean much to them but they can smell something is not quite right with that animal. hope that makes sense.
A lot of it is scent, but some of it is also behavior. When one dog sees that his pal is not behaving with his usual friskiness he gets very sad indeed.
We will be picking her up tonight. Will give updates on the other thread about Betty.they are truly little angels with fur.
Hope OPs doggie is doing okay today.
We will be picking her up tonight. Will give updates on the other thread about Betty.
Could not agree more with the last sentence of your post!!!
Hmmm, just confirms my belief that animals are purely creatures of God. Such amazing, pure of heart and truly wonders of the world. No judgments or criticisms from them and they treat us everyday as if it were the first time they have seen you in years. Humans could sure learn some life-lessons from these angels sent by God for us to be blessed with. No wonder they are only with us for such a short period of time. Because they are pure and truly altruistic. I know that they don't require many lessons from God because they already "get it". I fell so blessed to have been part of their lives if even for such a short while.