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When the Dog's Breath Takes Others' Away

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A change in diet to a whole-food, homemade recipe may help. Your dog should also have a full wellness exam. Halitosis can be a red flag.

Dear Dr. Fox:

I am writing in response to the letter about the strange behavior of the bulldog after spaying.

We have a 3 1/2 -year-old Akita that was recently spayed. Several days after the procedure, she began treating one of her toys as if it was her "baby." She was extremely protective of the toy. She would growl and become upset when anyone would go near it and would often attempt to bury it under couch pillows or bed liners.

-- K.F.

West Haven, Conn.


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