Texan ENT - February 2020

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Page 1 Third Time’s the Charm

Page 2 Meet the Dog Who Helped Take Down al-Baghdadi

Page 2 The Effects of Love on Your Physical Health

Page 3 3 Ways to Treat a Sinus Infection at Home

Page 3 Apple Cider Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Page 4 Word From the Westies

3WAYS TO SHOWYOUR PUP THE LOVE Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Love Language of Dogs

about to have a seizure, and it should come as no surprise that we can also read the love — or lack of love — in your facial expression when you look at us. But if you really want to cover

Hello, everybody!

February is the month of love, and while you can’t get your dog chocolates to show you care, you can take some special time with your pooch on Valentine’s Day to make sure they know exactly how much they mean to you. Talk to us! Dogs are social animals, and we like it when you talk to us. In fact, Rover.com points out that when scientists used MRIs to study dog’s brains, they learned what Emma and I have always known: We dogs can understand human language better than you guys think. And that special, high-pitched voice you use that’s just for us? We like that, too. And when you use words we know, like “walk,” “outside,” and “treat,” we like it most of all! Show us the love!

your bases, we’ll let you in on a little secret: When we feel connected to a person or another dog, we raise our eyebrows, usually the left one more than the right. If you raise your eyebrows at us on Valentine’s Day, rest assured that we’ll know exactly what you’re saying. Cuddle us! Dogs love to cuddle; there’s no surprise there. Study after study have shown that when an owner touches their dog, oxytocin, sometimes called the love hormone, releases in the dog’s brain. We especially like it when you gently stroke or rub our ears, which according to Rover. com, some scientists proved releases the most oxytocin. I guess our ears are for more than just for looking adorable after all! Izzy& Emma

Izzy and I confess: We’re basically clairvoyant. Dogs can predict when there’s about to be an earthquake, we can predict when a person is

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