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<p>Kevin, a great dane from Iowa who was the tallest male dog in the world passed away on Monday (June 24), leaving his owners in mourning.</p>

<p>According to a statement released on Monday by Guinness World Records, which formally certified the great dane as the world's tallest dog in March, Kevin, age three, passed away after becoming unwell and after an unexpected operation.</p>

<p>In a statement, Kevin’s co-owners, Tracy and Roger Wolfe said, “He was just the best giant boy".</p>

<p>"We are so glad that he was able to break the record and have that light on him. He absolutely adored the attention. I wish these giant breeds, and all dogs, could live longer than they do. It’s never enough time,” the statement read.</p>

<p>From his feet to his withers, or the ridge between his shoulder blades, Kevin measured 3 feet 2 inches (0.97 metres).</p>

<p>According to Guinness World Records, it made him eight inches taller than the typical male great dane and around the same height as many toddlers.</p>

<p>After fellow American great dane Zeus passed away six months prior, the canine took the distinction of the tallest live male dog in the world, according to Guinness.</p>

<p>Zeus, who was three years old when he passed away, was 3 feet, 5.18 inches (1.046 meters) tall when he had a deadly bout of pneumonia and had his right front limb amputated as a result of fighting bone cancer.</p>

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<p>In an interview with Guinness World Records that was released on June 13th, the Wolfes discussed how Kevin would pretend he was unaware of his size when he was living in West Des Moines, Iowa, with the married couple, their two small children, and a number of other dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and horses.</p>

<p>Kevin, who took his name after the main character in the Home Alone movie series, was well-known for being "terrified of" the vacuum cleaner in the house.</p>

<p>During that interview, Tracy Wolfe expressed amazement at Kevin's ability to maintain a trim figure while consuming up to 10 cups of food every day and resting for much of the day. “Kevin is just the epitome of a gentle giant. He was … just perfect for us.”</p>

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Kevin, a great dane from Iowa who was the tallest male dog in the world passed away on Monday (June 24), leaving his owners in mourning. According to a statement released on Monday by Guinness World Records, which formally certified the great dane as the world's tallest dog in March, Kevin, age three, passed away after becoming unwell and after an unexpected operation.

Kevin, a great dane from Iowa who was the tallest male dog in the world passed away on Monday (June 24), leaving his owners in mourning. According to a statement released on Monday by Guinness World Records, which formally certified the great dane as the world's tallest dog in March, Kevin, age three, passed away after becoming unwell and after an unexpected operation. In a statement, Kevin’s co-owners, Tracy and Roger Wolfe said, “He was just the best giant boy". "We are so glad that he was able to break the record and have that light on him. He absolutely adored the attention. I wish these giant breeds, and all dogs, could live longer than they do. It’s never enough time,” the statement read. From his feet to his withers, or the ridge between his shoulder blades, Kevin measured 3 feet 2 inches (0.97 metres). According to Guinness World Records, it made him eight inches taller than the typical male great dane and around the same height as many toddlers. After fellow American great dane Zeus passed away six months prior, the canine took the distinction of the tallest live male dog in the world, according to Guinness. Zeus, who was three years old when he passed away, was 3 feet, 5.18 inches (1.046 meters) tall when he had a deadly bout of pneumonia and had his right front limb amputated as a result of fighting bone cancer. Also read: UK PM Sunak withdraws support for Tory candidates accused of election betting In an interview with Guinness World Records that was released on June 13th, the Wolfes discussed how Kevin would pretend he was unaware of his size when he was living in West Des Moines, Iowa, with the married couple, their two small children, and a number of other dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and horses. Kevin, who took his name after the main character in the Home Alone movie series, was well-known for being "terrified of" the vacuum cleaner in the house. During that interview, Tracy Wolfe expressed amazement at Kevin's ability to maintain a trim figure while consuming up to 10 cups of food every day and resting for much of the day. “Kevin is just the epitome of a gentle giant. He was … just perfect for us.” (With inputs from agencies)

World's tallest male dog Kevin passes away, leaving owners devastated

<p>As people grow older, they tend to experience gradual cognitive decline, even if there are no traces of dementia. But now, a study has shown that cognitive decline is slower in those individuals who own dogs and cats.</p>

<p>As per the study published in Scientific Reports, individuals who walk their pets are able to maintain good cognitive capabilities even as they age.</p>

<p>This comes as scientists across the world find ways and strategies to delay imminent cognitive decline amongst the elderly population, including treating sleep apnea, improving diet, increasing exercise and many others.</p>

<h2><strong>Data from 637 participants assessed</strong></h2>

<p>The study assessed data from 637 participants, spanning individuals aged 51 to 101 years, with a mean age of 75 years.</p>

<p>The research methodology involved systematic data collection at regular intervals, with a frequency of every four years for participants below 80 and an annual schedule for those aged 80 or older.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During these data collection intervals, a battery of cognitive tests was administered to gauge participants' cognitive functions.</p>

<h2><strong>Results</strong></h2>

<p>The study made one thing very clear: Cognitive capabilities continued to decline among individuals as they age. But they noticed an anomaly. The decline was much slower in those who owned pets, in contrast to their non-pet-owning counterparts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, when observing the outcomes, a clearer trend regarding slower cognitive decline was visible amongst cat and dog owners.</p>

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<p>Those&nbsp;who regularly walked their dogs experienced a further mitigation of cognitive decline compared to their counterparts who did not take their dogs out for a walk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Remarkably, these trends still persisted after consideration of variables such as age and prevalent medical conditions, reinforcing the credibility of the findings.</p>

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<p>“The current study provides important longitudinal evidence for the contribution of pet ownership to the maintenance of cognitive function in generally health community-residing older adults as they age,” the study authors concluded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Older adult pet owners experienced less decline in cognitive function as they aged, after considering both their pre-existing health and age. Memory, executive function, language function, psychomotor speed, and processing speed deteriorated less over ten years among pet owners than among non-owners and among dog owners than non-owners. Cat owners experienced less deterioration in memory and language function. Dog walking also was associated with slower deterioration in cognitive function,” they concluded.</p>

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As people grow older, they tend to experience gradual cognitive decline, even if there are no traces of dementia. But now, a study has shown that cognitive decline is slower in those individuals who own dogs and cats.

As people grow older, they tend to experience gradual cognitive decline, even if there are no traces of dementia. But now, a study has shown that cognitive decline is slower in those individuals who own dogs and cats. As per the study published in Scientific Reports, individuals who walk their pets are able to maintain good cognitive capabilities even as they age. This comes as scientists across the world find ways and strategies to delay imminent cognitive decline amongst the elderly population, including treating sleep apnea, improving diet, increasing exercise and many others. Data from 637 participants assessed The study assessed data from 637 participants, spanning individuals aged 51 to 101 years, with a mean age of 75 years. The research methodology involved systematic data collection at regular intervals, with a frequency of every four years for participants below 80 and an annual schedule for those aged 80 or older. During these data collection intervals, a battery of cognitive tests was administered to gauge participants' cognitive functions. Results The study made one thing very clear: Cognitive capabilities continued to decline among individuals as they age. But they noticed an anomaly. The decline was much slower in those who owned pets, in contrast to their non-pet-owning counterparts. Moreover, when observing the outcomes, a clearer trend regarding slower cognitive decline was visible amongst cat and dog owners. Watch: Pets did not improve emotional well-being during pandemic × Those who regularly walked their dogs experienced a further mitigation of cognitive decline compared to their counterparts who did not take their dogs out for a walk. Remarkably, these trends still persisted after consideration of variables such as age and prevalent medical conditions, reinforcing the credibility of the findings. Also read: Pet ownership doesn’t impact your well-being, new study debunks perception “The current study provides important longitudinal evidence for the contribution of pet ownership to the maintenance of cognitive function in generally health community-residing older adults as they age,” the study authors concluded. “Older adult pet owners experienced less decline in cognitive function as they aged, after considering both their pre-existing health and age. Memory, executive function, language function, psychomotor speed, and processing speed deteriorated less over ten years among pet owners than among non-owners and among dog owners than non-owners. Cat owners experienced less deterioration in memory and language function. Dog walking also was associated with slower deterioration in cognitive function,” they concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

Pet owners experience slower cognitive decline as they age: Study

<p>A dog from Ireland has made headlines after he escaped his new owner and walked 64 km back to its former home. The dog, named Cooper, was adopted by a family in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland; however, he was not happy with his new surroundings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He then chose to take the perilous path to his original home. As per media reports, the previous owner of the dog was no longer able to care for him, and he had sent the dog to the kennels.</p>

<h2><strong>The dog evaded the search party for 25 days</strong></h2>

<p>As per a report by the Times Now, the dog spent just a few hours at his new place, where he was supposed to live with his new four-legged roommate ‘Molly.’ &nbsp;However, he managed to escape within hours. The new owners roped in a missing pets charity, Lost Paws NI, to aid in the search efforts. However, the Golden Retriever continued to evade the search party for 25 days.</p>

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<p>On April 22, the charity received information from other pet owners about the whereabouts of Cooper. He was spotted roaming around local properties. Later on April 27, the charity was informed by a local that he had spotted the Golden Retriever running back to his original home.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>The dog took a 27-day-long journey</strong></h2>

<p>According to a statement by Lost Paws NI, the dog spent 27 days running and avoiding traffic and human contact on his way back to his previous home. Lost Paws IN in a statement said, “We quickly contacted Nigel, his new owner and around 20 minutes later a photo arrived in our inbox of a dishevelled but breathing Cooper, something we were absolutely elated to see.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The dog apparently relied on his nose to guide himself to the place he originally thought of as his home. He took the remarkable journey from Dungannon to Cookstown to Magherafelt and finally to Tobermore, with no human assistance and without having any meal.</p>

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<p>“Cooper crossed main A-roads, forests, fields, country roads all over 27 days to make his way back home from an area he had never been in before. We are absolutely delighted to have been part of his rescue and a story that,” they added.</p>

<h2><strong>New owner baffled</strong></h2>

<p>The new owner Nigel Fleming was expectedly left stunned after finding out that Cooper actually escaped his place to go back to his original home. He helped organise a search operation for the dog with help from other dog owners.</p>

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A dog from Ireland has made headlines after he escaped his new owner and walked 64 km back to its former home. The dog, named Cooper, was adopted by a family in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland; however, he was not happy with his new surroundings.

A dog from Ireland has made headlines after he escaped his new owner and walked 64 km back to its former home. The dog, named Cooper, was adopted by a family in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland; however, he was not happy with his new surroundings. He then chose to take the perilous path to his original home. As per media reports, the previous owner of the dog was no longer able to care for him, and he had sent the dog to the kennels. The dog evaded the search party for 25 days As per a report by the Times Now, the dog spent just a few hours at his new place, where he was supposed to live with his new four-legged roommate ‘Molly.’ However, he managed to escape within hours. The new owners roped in a missing pets charity, Lost Paws NI, to aid in the search efforts. However, the Golden Retriever continued to evade the search party for 25 days. Watch: Researchers say Dog's tail are only a communication tool × On April 22, the charity received information from other pet owners about the whereabouts of Cooper. He was spotted roaming around local properties. Later on April 27, the charity was informed by a local that he had spotted the Golden Retriever running back to his original home. Also Read | Move over 'hangry', these spiders start losing vision when they get hungry The dog took a 27-day-long journey According to a statement by Lost Paws NI, the dog spent 27 days running and avoiding traffic and human contact on his way back to his previous home. Lost Paws IN in a statement said, “We quickly contacted Nigel, his new owner and around 20 minutes later a photo arrived in our inbox of a dishevelled but breathing Cooper, something we were absolutely elated to see.” The dog apparently relied on his nose to guide himself to the place he originally thought of as his home. He took the remarkable journey from Dungannon to Cookstown to Magherafelt and finally to Tobermore, with no human assistance and without having any meal. Also Read | UK: Pet dog sniffs out ‘one-in-22 million’ matching kidney donor, saves owner`s life “Cooper crossed main A-roads, forests, fields, country roads all over 27 days to make his way back home from an area he had never been in before. We are absolutely delighted to have been part of his rescue and a story that,” they added. New owner baffled The new owner Nigel Fleming was expectedly left stunned after finding out that Cooper actually escaped his place to go back to his original home. He helped organise a search operation for the dog with help from other dog owners. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>A 12-week-old Bichon Frise cross puppy named Daisy had emergency surgery after x-rays revealed that she had swallowed 20 coins from the missing purse of her owner. The puppy was taken to the vet after she stopped eating adequately and started vomiting multiple times, reported The Guardian.</p>

<p>"I couldn't believe it when PDSA rang to tell me Daisy had swallowed so many coins. My purse had been missing, and we'd searched high and low for it, not thinking it was Daisy who was the culprit who ran off with it," the Guardian quoted Daisy's owner, Ivana from Derby.</p>

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<p>X-rays conducted revealed shocking images which showed that the puppy had swallowed a variety of coins, including three 1ps, three 5ps, two 20ps, and two £1 coins, summing up a total of £2.68.</p>

<p>Vet nurse Sally Frith, who works at Derby PDSA Pet hospital, told The Guardian, "Daisy has broken a new record; we couldn't believe the number of coins she'd managed to eat, especially for such a tiny puppy."</p>

<p>"The coins had been causing a blockage which, if left, could have been fatal, so it's a good job her owner brought her into PDSA when she did."</p>

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<p>UK's leading vet charity, PDSA, said that Daisy was examined, and vets could identify that her stomach was the cause of her pain. This raised suspicions of a blockage, so she was sedated and then X-rayed to gather conclusive results.</p>

<p>"I had no idea a puppy would even eat this sort of thing, and we were all beside ourselves with worry and so scared we might lose her. My four-year-old daughter is best friends with Daisy, and she was very upset," Daisy's owner, Ivana, added.</p>

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<p>The PDSA claimed that Daisy's surgery was successfully completed and that she was sent back home with painkillers and antibiotics on the following day.</p>

<p>"Daisy has been back for check-ups, and we're pleased she's recovering and healing well," Vet nurse Sally Frith added.</p>

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A 12-week-old Bichon Frise cross puppy named Daisy had emergency surgery after x-rays revealed that she had swallowed 20 coins from the missing purse of her owner.

A 12-week-old Bichon Frise cross puppy named Daisy had emergency surgery after x-rays revealed that she had swallowed 20 coins from the missing purse of her owner. The puppy was taken to the vet after she stopped eating adequately and started vomiting multiple times, reported The Guardian. "I couldn't believe it when PDSA rang to tell me Daisy had swallowed so many coins. My purse had been missing, and we'd searched high and low for it, not thinking it was Daisy who was the culprit who ran off with it," the Guardian quoted Daisy's owner, Ivana from Derby. Also read | Scientists finally decode how dogs became man’s best friend X-rays conducted revealed shocking images which showed that the puppy had swallowed a variety of coins, including three 1ps, three 5ps, two 20ps, and two £1 coins, summing up a total of £2.68. Vet nurse Sally Frith, who works at Derby PDSA Pet hospital, told The Guardian, "Daisy has broken a new record; we couldn't believe the number of coins she'd managed to eat, especially for such a tiny puppy." "The coins had been causing a blockage which, if left, could have been fatal, so it's a good job her owner brought her into PDSA when she did." Watch | Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary treats pets UK's leading vet charity, PDSA, said that Daisy was examined, and vets could identify that her stomach was the cause of her pain. This raised suspicions of a blockage, so she was sedated and then X-rayed to gather conclusive results. "I had no idea a puppy would even eat this sort of thing, and we were all beside ourselves with worry and so scared we might lose her. My four-year-old daughter is best friends with Daisy, and she was very upset," Daisy's owner, Ivana, added. Also read | Fox Terrier called Pebbles becomes world's oldest dog at more than 22 years old The PDSA claimed that Daisy's surgery was successfully completed and that she was sent back home with painkillers and antibiotics on the following day. "Daisy has been back for check-ups, and we're pleased she's recovering and healing well," Vet nurse Sally Frith added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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