Doberman saves infant from rare heart condition

In Somerset, United Kingdom, a Doberman named Saraya alerted her owners to a medical emergency involving a five-month-old infant, Alexander. The dog exhibited unusual behavior, including whining and pacing, which prompted the family to seek hospital care.

Medical professionals confirmed the infant was experiencing a heart rate exceeding 200 beats per minute. He was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a rare congenital heart condition. The child was treated with beta-blockers to stabilize his heart rate.

In a separate instance in Maui, a dog named Moka required a pacemaker to treat atrial myopathy with persistent atrial standstill. Following community support and assistance from Washington State University, the dog successfully received the necessary treatment to regulate his heartbeat.