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Meningitis is a very serious illness, and unfortunately, the prognosis isn't always good. It's important is to have aggressive treatment for it in order to maximize Dash's chances for survival. Yes, he does need the CFS tap, it's one of the most important diagnostic tests. I really hope that Dash survives, he is in my thoughts :-(
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I was playing and pretending to be a dog and act like my dog then he got really aggressive and tried to attack. I will NEVER pretend to be a dog again but why did he do that? I am scared of him now. How do I get over my fear and how do I get my dog t
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Can i use a human shampoo at my dog? I think this skin itching cause by a human shampoo i am using for her.
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