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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
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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Happy Tail Syndrome: When a Wagging Tail Hurts
Need a little practical cleaning knowledge? Hydrogen peroxide dissolves blood stains from your walls, clothes, and furniture. Knowing this came in handy when my dog's happy, wagging tail started to splatter tiny drops of blood all over my yard, living room, and me. Don't worry! She's totally fine now, and I got to learn about a fairly common condition known as 'happy tail syndrome.' What is ... ...more
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The Pet Health Scare That Isn't So Scary
I once had a dog (she's gone now, but lived to a ripe old age) that suddenly began tilting her head, walking in a circle, and falling over. "Great," we thought, "she definitely had a stroke." But as it turns out, there was almost nothing wrong with her at all. The vet came back with a suggestion for us: idiopathic vestibular disease. I didn't know it, but the vestibular system controls balance ... ...more
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Does Your Dog Have 'Frito Feet?'
If you're scratching your head in confusion right now, I don't blame you. The phenomenon known as 'Frito Feet' is equally loved and loathed by dog owners everywhere, and refers to the corn chip smell of a dog's paws. Many owners find it a pleasant scent, and some have concerns about it being a health issue. It's worth checking with your vet if you're worried about the smell. Usually, the smell ... ...more
