{
  "id": 17577244,
  "title": "Doberman's cries lead mother to baby's rare heart condition at 280 bpm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/dobermans-cries-lead-mother-to-babys-rare-heart-condition-at-280-bpm",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:43:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/a-mother-says-her-doberman-kept-crying-and-refusing-to-leave-her-six-month-old-son-doctors-later-found-the-babys-heart-was-racing-at-280-beats-per-minute-and-diagnosed-a-rare-electrical-condition/articleshow/135420344.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In September, a Doberman dog named Saraya exhibited unusual behavior around her six-month-old owner, Alexander, in Shepton Mallet, England. The peculiar actions prompted his mother, Kim Reynolds, to seek medical attention, leading to a startling discovery of Alexander's dangerous heart condition, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. At 280 beats per minute, the baby's rapid heartbeat necessitated immediate treatment at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Kim, a first-time mother and former canine hydrotherapist, was unfamiliar with Saraya's erratic behavior, which she had never witnessed before. Initially, Alexander's heartbeat only came under control after undergoing ice water therapy twice. Afterward, he was given intravenous medication, which gradually reduced his heart rate. Alexander was then transferred to Poole Hospital for further care, while his mother remained at Royal Bournemouth for two nights. Two weeks later, a correct diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome was made for the infant. This congenital heart condition involves an extra electrical connection between the heart's upper and lower chambers. Symptoms in young children may include breathing difficulties, pale skin, irritability, and restlessness. Alexander is currently taking propranolol, a beta-blocker, to regulate his heart rate, and his mother closely monitors the dog's behavior around him.",
  "summary": "A six-month-old baby in England was diagnosed with a rare heart condition after his family's pet Doberman began crying and refusing to leave his side. Concerned by the dog's unusual behaviour, his mother took him to hospital, where doctors found his heart beating at 280 beats per minute. The baby was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and now takes medication to control his heartbeat.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}