The gentle giant Alfie, the dog of the family Cannon from Scotland, are waiting for a lot of extra treats and hugs after his unusual behavior probably has saved the eyesight of his youngest owner. It's a real dog-tor.
The little Mark and his pet Alfie are both 5 years old and grew up together. Last year, parents Sharlene (42) and Mark noticed senior (42) on their giant dog as there were always insisted to sit on the right side of Mark junior and walk. In a manner similar to a guide dog.
Therefore parents decided last April to check the eyes of their son. A school doctor, specializing in vision and the correction thereof, the little Mark diagnosed with astigmatism in his right eye. This eye condition causes him to see with his right eye completely blurred.
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After this revelation Sharlene and Mark realized that Alfie always ran to the right of the child to act as guide. Doctors later told them that Mark could be completely blind if they were behind the disease later come than they did now.
The always cheerful Mark now wears an eye patch over his right eye to improve the sight in his right eye.
"It is unbelievable that my 
son this condition had since his birth and that Alfie was the only one who saw it. Without him, Mark had to be blind, "Sharlene tells Metro UK .
Source: http://www.metronieuws.nl/ by Eefje van Son Photo illustration: Colourbox
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