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Journey of a Dog With IMT: One Year Later

October 11, 2018 4 Comments

One year ago, my dog was diagnosed with IMT, immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, a life-threatening disease that nearly took him, without warning, from this world. I was devastated, shocked, but determined. Nothing stops this dog mama from doing what … [Read More...]

Dogs of Hurricane Maria One Year Later: A Personal Story

October 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

With the one year anniversary of Hurricane Maria here, it brought me back to when food, water, cash, power and communications were nearly impossible to come by. Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017. Once the Hurricane … [Read More...]

Dog Halloween Photo Contest 2018

October 2, 2018 6 Comments

Spooky, scary, pretty, funny: Come one, come all, it's time for the Eighth Annual Fidose of Reality Dog Halloween Photo Contest with TEN prize packs up for grabs! Entering is easy, prizes are fab, and all dogs are welcomed: past and present. Four … [Read More...]

Cocker Spaniel Lover Store Open For Business

October 1, 2018 2 Comments

Fidose of Reality, a health/wellness, lifestyle dog blog for Cocker Spaniels and their canine friends, officially opens its Cocker Spaniel lover online store. Fidose of Reality is proud to open our store's cyber doors to those who share our love of … [Read More...]

What Dog Food Is Best For My Dog?

September 25, 2018 1 Comment

If you are fussy about the food your dog eats, this is the blog post for you. I will always tell my readers that the best dog food for your dog is the one that works best for them. If you have no idea what food that is, we can help. Take a peek at … [Read More...]

Unexpected Warning Signs of Dog Cancer

September 20, 2018 2 Comments

Marley’s Story Marley sat down and a lump appeared. Marley stood up and it disappeared. Long time readers of this blog know that we believe in the ‘don’t wait, aspirate’ rule of thumb when it comes to lumps on dogs. At the very least, a veterinary … [Read More...]

Why Is My Dog Limping On The Front Leg

September 13, 2018 4 Comments

There is never a dull moment in my life. I recently had the displeasure of answering the question, “Why is my dog limping on the front leg.” Fireworks is the exact answer, but a soft tissue injury was the official diagnosis. You’ve likely arrived … [Read More...]