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Janice Watson
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Janice Watson (Street Articles Author)
Hi there, I'm Janice a mum, teacher and passionate dog lover.
My family have kept dogs for as long as I can remember and since I've had children of my own there has been a dog in the household.
My husband and I love labrador retrievers. Currently, we are the proud owners of a labrador called Digger. Digger displays the typical traits of his breed: characterful, sociable, boisterous and ... oh yes, he likes to eat.
Unlike some of the other larbradors we have owned and loved, Digger has a number of health related issues. He has a noise phobia which makes him terrified of fireworks, gunshot and thunder. Recently he has developed fatty tumours and is on a perscription diet to help him lose weight. We have sought constant help and guidance from our veterinarian and have learnt much about the health and welfare of dogs in the process.
I have tried to write articles related to the problems we have encountered in the hope that the information can help other people facing similar concerns with their pets.
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