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Dear Vet,
I have a six-year-old female cocker spaniel. She is food motivated to the point where all she does is search for and devour anything and everything. I have tried the kong,chew toys, you name it. I took her to obedience classes for two years. The instructor actually wanted to hire me to train a class. I have accepted and adjusted for her behavior. I have always had dogs and never one like this.I was wondering if there was a medication or some other way to calm her quest for food. I have 2 other dogs too. She has no interest in them either way. Just thought I'd ask. Thank you.
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