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Can a dog tell if a companion dog is sick or injured?

My 10yr old basset Tucker has a bleeding lesion on his groin area for which we are about to see a vet. My 2y old pug mix usually sleeps inside with us but for the past week he has slept outside and refuses to leave Tucker’s side. He has this expression of sadness on his face and genuinely seems concerned about his buddy. I think he’s worried. What do you think?

 

Mechelle

Kansas City

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One Response to “Can a dog tell if a companion dog is sick or injured?”

  1. Taylor - Blog Admin@VetLocator.com says:
    July 9, 2012 at 6:34 am

    Absolutely. Dogs are incredibly sensitive to both emotional and physical ‘changes’ in both humans and other animals. Your pug is on the case!

    Best of luck to Tucker to get healthy and happy again!

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