German shepherd rescues Maltipoo brother from coyote

We know that dogs have strong bonds with their humans, but this particular German Shepherd demonstrated an important bond between dogs when she successfully distracted and chased away a pack of three coyotes that were attacking her brother Princeton “Prince,” a Maltipoo.

The supposedly inseparable pair were enjoying the evening air when three coyotes jumped a 7-foot fence and entered the Maltype and german shepherd‘s yard before attacking Prince. The shepherd sprang into action immediately, alerting her owners by barking at the back door and circling the coyote until she and Prince were brought to safety by Julia Taylor, the dog’s owner.

The prince suffered several deep cuts that required emergency surgery, but thanks to the intervention of his sister, the coyote attack was not fatal. According to an announcement at Taylor’s fundraiser, Prince’s surgeries were a success and he is now recovering at home.

“It is very fortunate that we still have him with us,” writes Taylor. “We have a long recovery ahead of us, but our baby is so strong.”

Although Prince’s physical injuries immediately caused concern, it can sometimes be difficult to judge whether an emergency vet visit is warranted.

Here are a a few warning signs that you should see an emergency vet:

A trip to the emergency vet will cost more than routine visits to the vet you are used to it. This is due to several factors, including the higher operational costs of staffing a 24/7 clinic and the cost of maintaining advanced diagnostic equipment not available in a typical clinic. luckily pet insurance is specifically designed to protect pet owners from the high costs associated with pet emergencies, significantly reducing your out-of-pocket costs for emergency veterinary services.

Even if your pet’s condition is not life-threatening, you may still find yourself needing a vet appointment outside of your regular vet office hours. It’s a good idea to make a mental note of the location of your nearest emergency vet in case you ever need their services.