Boxer Dog Caught on Camera Saving Canine Brother from Dangerous Seizure

It looked like Reggie the Boxer was playing with his doggie brother Yogi. But he was, in fact, saving his life.

Yogi, a French Bulldog, has epilepsy and has had seizures for years. It was one of the reasons his mom, Sarah McCardle, wasn’t so sure about getting another dog. “I always went back and forth about getting another dog, with Yogi being so sick, but it’s clear now that I made the best decision ever,” she wrote on Facebook. She went to work at noon and returned home at 6pm. She noticed Yogi was lethargic and having trouble breathing. When she reviewed her video surveillance footage, she saw that Yogi had started having seizures.

One of the risks for a brachycephalic breed is aspirating during a seizure. It appears that Reggie knew something was wrong with his Yogi and that Yogi was in danger because he sprung into action. McCardle wrote, “Reggie’s instincts kicked in and he rolled Yogi over, saving him from aspirating.”

Reggie rolled Yogi around on the floor and prompted him to get up so he would cough and avoid aspirating. McCardle later told WTNH that if it wasn’t for Reggie, Yogi likely wouldn’t have been alive when she came home. Yogi was taken to the vet, checked over, and is doing fine.

She and her partner Craig Strilka said Reggie has done more for Yogi than just save his life. Reggie keeps Yogi active and young and makes the dog generally feel better. Watching and knowing what Reggie did for Yogi, McCardle wrote, “It’s a truly heartwarming moment that showcases the power of companionship and instinct. This video is just one example of how Reggie saved Yogi’s life yesterday, and it’s a testament to the profound impact that animals can have on each other’s lives. If you’re debating on getting a second dog for the one you have. Do IT!!! FYI, Reggie is getting a steak today. Hands down, the best decision ever made.”