Dog With Torn ACL: What To Do
“You have a dog with torn ACL,” the veterinarian shared. “It’s a partial tear, but it could progress to a full tear.” I knew we had a long road ahead, but I wasn’t…
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Why LGBT Dog Parents Need That Piece of Paper
“Does it really matter if you are married? I mean everybody knows you are together and you love each other, so who cares about a piece of paper?” These are the words said…
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My Afternoon with Oogy
According to his dog dad, Larry Levin, Oogy was a dog only his family could love. I found this so very much not to be true, as adult after child, toddler followed by…
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Does Gender Matter at the Veterinarian
My dog tends to make a “high pitched” squeeeeeeeeee sound when he meets new men. Since my dog, Dexter, is mostly around women, I surmise that the soprano notes he hits are a…
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Pain to Train: The Reality of Choke and Pinch Dog Collars
Today I choked my co-worker into doing what I wanted him to do. Last week, I saw a lady on the bus pinch another lady because she would not stop talking. Both of…
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My Dog Hates the Vet
Working in the human medical field for a number of years behind the scenes, I became familiar with a phenomenon known as “white coat syndrome.” Also known as white coat hypertension, this is…
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8 Insider Info Facts About Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Since 1877, the world’s most famous and prestigious dog show continues to add to its legacy. For the fifth year in a row, Fidose of Reality takes to the “garden green” at Madison…
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Seven Dog Winter Dangers And How to Prevent Them
Winter myths and lies are blowing across the landscape these days. Not everything you read online is true, on this we can agree. But there are some winter myths that make their way…
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10 Tips For Dogs Who Hate Teeth Brushing
It’s National Pet Dental Health Month, and if you aren’t doing something proactive to keep your dog’s teeth clean, I can nearly guarantee you that your dog will suffer for it. Some dogs…
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Can Dogs Fall In Love With Another Dog?
One look at Lady and the Tramp sharing a spaghetti noodle and dog owners can’t help but wonder, ‘Can dogs fall in love with another dog?’ Does puppy love really exist? True affection…
