'I had headaches for years - my dog knew it was something serious' View 2 Images
A bride says her dog's 'sixth sense' saved her life - by revealing a hidden brain tumour after years of unexplained headaches. Robyn Stonier had been complaining of headaches for the last three years, but put her daily pain down to hormones or stress.
However, in March last year, the 26-year-old was celebrating her mum's birthday when their family dog, Ember, made a bee-line across the garden to run into Robyn's head. The Labrador, who was one at the time, collided with Robyn's left temple, causing a painful headache that lasted around an hour.
Over the next few days, Robyn began experiencing dizziness and intense pressure headaches, which she believed was linked to the accident with Ember. But soon Robyn