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My Dog Faked Life-Threatening Illness for Attention
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I've told stories about my dog before, but she's never pulled anything like this! This is the story of how my dog made me take her to the emergency room-- all because she was faking sick. Those who know my dog know that she follows me everywhere. As a result, she sometimes has a problem with separation anxiety. It was getting better over time, but when quarantine hit, she got to be attached ... ...more
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How to Treat a Dog's Valley Fever
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Several years ago, my dog began coughing, and had problems in her back limbs, causing her pain and stiffness, almost like she suddenly became very old at just two years old. Of course I took her to the vet, and received bad news: it was valley fever.Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis as it's properly known, is not caused by a bacteria, virus, or injury. In fact, it's a fungal infection gone ... ...more
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Recipe: Anti-Nausea Tea
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When I became pregnant with my first child, I was constantly on the edge of throwing up, and did-- frequently. For many of us facing morning sickness, and even more facing illness, nausea can be debilitating. But rather than just accept the bathroom as your new hangout spot, try out this ginger peppermint tea to calm your tummy and put you back on track.How much ginger and peppermint you put ... ...more
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Recipe: Sick Day Tea
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Your sinuses are clogged, you're coughing, your stomach hurts, and all you want to do is sleep. But if you can muster about 10-20 minutes of energy, I have a tea that might help you get better a little faster-- or at least feel a little less congested and nauseous! The concept of ginger tea has roots in tradition and folk medicine, so there really could be something to its curative ... ...more