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  • Read more about the article The Dog’s First Seizure: Before, During, and After
    Dixie providing comfort to Boozer following a grand mal seizure

    The Dog’s First Seizure: Before, During, and After

    • Post author:BetsyA
    • Post published:02.12.2019
    • Post category:Health/Behavior

    Did your dog just have a seizure? Is this your first experience with seizures? Is this your foster dog's first one?  Don't panic. You've got this.  The purpose of this…

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    Read more about the article The Cone Of Shame – What’s Not To Love?

    The Cone Of Shame – What’s Not To Love?

    • Post author:BetsyA
    • Post published:02.05.2019
    • Post category:Foster 101/Health/Behavior

    The Elizabethan collar or the e-collar. Affectionately also called the cone of shame. Conehead. Lampshade. Satellite dish. Martini glass. Party hat.  We hate the cone of shame because we think…

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    Read more about the article The Elizabethan Collar: 9 Ways To Help Your Dog Adjust To Wearing One

    The Elizabethan Collar: 9 Ways To Help Your Dog Adjust To Wearing One

    • Post author:BetsyA
    • Post published:02.05.2019
    • Post category:Foster 101/Health/Behavior

    I love how we as pet owners enjoy poo-pooing the plastic, vet-issue Elizabethan collar, abbreviated as the e-collar. (not to be confused with the abbreviation of the electronic or "shock"…

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    Read more about the article Saving An Emaciated Dog: What You Need To Know

    Saving An Emaciated Dog: What You Need To Know

    • Post author:BetsyA
    • Post published:01.29.2019
    • Post category:Health/Behavior

    If you are a rescuer or a foster home and you've never cared for an emaciated dog, you will at some point, and I want you prepared. If you just…

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    Read more about the article Quarantine Your Foster Dog: A Pro Plan That Works!
    Puppies often need to be quarantined. (Photo by Lydia Torrey on Unsplash)

    Quarantine Your Foster Dog: A Pro Plan That Works!

    • Post author:BetsyA
    • Post published:11.12.2018
    • Post category:Foster 101/Health/Behavior

    As a foster coordinator, I fielded a lot of questions from my foster dog parents. One of the most frequently asked questions was "Is my own dog going to catch…

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    Read more about the article When Behavior Is Due To A Medical Condition
    Rambo's behavior was due to a medical condition

    When Behavior Is Due To A Medical Condition

    • Post author:BetsyA
    • Post published:10.15.2018
    • Post category:Health/Behavior

    Sometimes, the reason for abnormal behavior is not readily apparent. Persevere in a quest for answers and include your veterinarian; there may be medical reasons for behavior problems. Bringing Rambo…

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