Dear Dr. Fox: As long as I can remember, our 10-year-old Dalmatian, Sylvester, has had acute sensitivity to touching and petting, particularly at rest. He loves to snuggle, but unless he's in a deep sleep, he'll snarl and bark angrily if you even lay a hand on him.
ANIMAL DOCTOR
Dear Dr. Fox: As long as I can remember, our 10-year-old Dalmatian, Sylvester, has had acute sensitivity to touching and petting, particularly at rest. He loves to snuggle, but unless he's in a deep sleep, he'll snarl and bark angrily if you even lay a hand on him.