Lex the Blogging Dog

A dog friend of mine, Milo, recently went to the vet because his human companion noticed a big bump on his ear and forehead.  The vet discovered that the bump was cancerous.  Luckily, they caught it in time, so they were able to get rid of it. 

I started to wonder if Milo was depressed and his depression had something to do with the cancer.  I learned that most diseases start in the mind.  Milo is the only pet in the house and he stays inside all day.  His human companions didn't walk him very much, so all he did was lay around on the couch.

After Milo's human friend realized that Milo may be feeling sad about staying home all day by himself, she started to take him on regular walks.  Milo looks so much happier now! Can you tell from the picture? He looks healthy and he's lost some weight.

So, kids, make sure to play and walk with your dog on a regular basis - every day if you can.  Just like humans, dogs need exercise to stay healthy and be happy!