Pet care: What to do in the event of a doggie food fight
Q: I have a 55-pound pit mix, Molly, with food guarding. I have pet gates set up for feeding to avoid conflict but recently the gate got left open. Molly
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Q: I have a 55-pound pit mix, Molly, with food guarding. I have pet gates set up for feeding to avoid conflict but recently the gate got left open. Molly
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