Idiopathic Issues

Dogs have long been man's best friend, living as our domesticated companions for as long as 32,000 years. Today, they are one of the most popular pets in the US, found in over 54 million American homes, or about 44% of all households.

Unlike some canine breeds that have their ears cropped to create the short appearance, LaMancha goats come by their unique ears naturally!  The shortest "gopher" ears are ideal,  though the slightly longer "elf" ears are acceptable in females. 

Special Thanks to Alisha Abbott of Abbott Farms for these great photos!

Our ViralVet Case of the week is from VV User, Bergvet! 

"White tail deer. Injured on fence."

According to Coren, the top 10 most intelligent dogs need fewer than five repetitions to understand a new command, and obey the first command 95 percent of the time (or better).

Imposter syndrome was a term first coined in 1978 by psychologists Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes to refer to high achieving women who felt like phonies.