Content Staffs
This adorable pit bull is as sweet as her name suggests, writes fsrn!
It’s amazing the huge difference a little love can make in the life of a dog. So many pets start their lives in sad situations, struggling and fending for themselves on the street, but completely turn around once they get the care they need.
Like one dog, who always has the biggest smile on her face after finding her forever home — now she’s an internet star called “The Happiest Dog in the World.”
Lady Shortcake the 6-year-old Pit Bull has the most beautiful smile. It was one of the reasons her human fell in love with her, and now that she’s adopted, she smiles even more! Sometimes it’s when she’s excited, but other times it’s when she’s trying to get herself out of trouble. But either way, her unique expression is one-of-a-kind.
Dog lovers all over the world are in love with this charming rescue pup. Her social media posts always brighten people’s days. Your heart will melt just looking at her!
Meet Shortcake:
Yes, that huge smile is real, and it’s a face she makes all the time, ever since being rescued by her owner, Amy Matsushima.
“She’s very silly, full of sounds and playful when she’s not sleeping but even then she smiles,” Amy told the Daily Mail. “She really does smile most of the time.”
But Shortcake hasn’t always been so happy. In fact, she had a very rough start as a stray dog on the streets of Fresno, California.
“Shortcake was found on the streets suffering from severe mange and a hernia,” Amy told Daily Mail. “Her time was up at the shelter when Fresno Bully Rescue became aware of her.”
“She wasn’t in the best shape as everyone that met her back then said that she smelled like rotting flesh due to her mange.”
But when Amy came across Shortcake’s photo online, she immediately fell in love with the dog and her unbreakable spirit.
“When I came across her picture on the rescue’s site, I couldn’t believe it,” Amy told Good Morning America. “She looked miserable, but she was wagging her tail and she did have her little smile, and it just hit me in my heart. I was like, ‘I have to meet this dog.’”
After meeting Shortcake for the first time, Amy decided to adopt. Luckily, the dog soon recovered from the mange.
Shortcake is now a healthy, playful and chill dog — she prefers staying home to going on walks — and her newfound happiness is clearly shown on her face.
Shortcake’s most distinguishing feature is her frequent, huge smiles, something that Amy still doesn’t quite understand.
“I’m not sure why she smiles so much,” she told GMA. “I can’t make her due it on cue.”
But Shortcake’s smiles have delighted fans online. Her own Instagram account, @theladyshortcake, now has over 185,000 followers.
“The great thing about the social media is that people tell me what joy she brings to them, and how they make her smile,” Amy said. “I just think that’s so great, that she makes other people happy.
You can follow Shortcake’s Instagram for more of her beautiful smile!
We’re so glad this dog found a home and is so happy! Share this amazing story!
This story originally appeared on fsrn.info
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10 Common Dog Health Problems
Some health problems are specific to certain breeds, such as breathing complications for flat-faced dogs. But several other canine health issues can affect any dog. Here are 10 typical health conditions you need to watch out for in your four-legged best friend:
Top 10 Common Dog Health Problems
Skin Problems
One of the most obvious signs that your dog has a skin condition is itching. Other symptoms that may suggest that your dog has a skin problem include rashes, redness, dry skin, lumps, bumps, skin sores, dandruff, and hair loss.
Ear Diseases
Approximately 20 percent of dogs suffer from ear disease. It’s particularly common in breeds with floppy ears like cocker spaniels and basset hounds. It’s common to see wax buildup or discharge in their ear canal. But others may experience pain, itchiness, redness, swelling, and crusting in the ears.
Urinary Tract Infections
Simply known as UTI, this condition can make it uncomfortable for your beloved companion to pass urine. Signs of urinary tract infection include drinking water more than usual and passing urine more often than usual. Your dog may also only pass a small amount or lose bladder control. Additionally, you may see blood in their urine or notice a strong smell to it.
Vomiting
There are countless reasons why your pet may throw up. You don’t need to visit the vet each time your dog vomits. But it’s also not something you can just ignore. Don’t try to guess. If the vomiting persists or occurs with other symptoms like diarrhea or lethargy, you need to rush to the vet. It could be a sign of severe health problems, such as poisoning or gastrointestinal blockage.
Diarrhea
This symptom may occur on its own or be accompanied by vomiting. Its potential causes are similar to vomiting. One or two episodes of diarrhea may not be a pet emergency. But recurring diarrhea can result in dehydration.
Parasites
At some point in their lives, your pet may have to deal with discomfort due to internal or external parasites. Symptoms of parasites generally vary, depending on a few factors. These include the kind of parasite that has plagued your pet, where it lives, and how severe its infestation is.
Dental Issues
Like us, your dog can develop canine dental diseases due to high levels of plaque buildup. Several signs indicate that your pet may have dental disease. These include difficulty eating, bleeding of the gums or teeth, loose teeth, and bad breath.
Obesity
Nearly 30 percent of the general dog population is considered obese. Several factors contribute to a pet’s risk. These include age, genetic predisposition, lack of exercise, and overfeeding, among others.
Arthritis
This joint problem can restrict your dog’s mobility. Bring Fido to the vet if you see your dog slow down or limp before and after walks. Other signs include licking or chewing on tender areas and behavioral changes.
Poisoning
Symptoms of dog poisoning vary widely, depending on the kind of toxin a pet has been exposed to. The signs can range from vomiting to drooling, breathing difficulties, seizures, or worse, coma. Some of the most common poisonous substances are human foods like chocolates, grapes, raisins, onions, and caffeine. Other known culprits are human medications, household cleaning products, pesticides, and some plants.
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