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In response to "mara, what do you mean by 'food agressive'?" by kelly

Yes, if you reach a hand toward his bowl while he's eating. Chances are very good they've tested for it. If they haven't, I'd recommend asking that

Posted by mara Nov 12 '08, 15:48

they do. If he is, I truly don't believe it's going to be a big problem. His temperment sounds impressive in other ways, particularly given his obvious discomfort in the shelter at first -- he didn't act out at all under those circumstances, which is an excellent sign.

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I noticed tonight - kelly Nov 12, 15:50 3
- Yes! That is *so* excellent! (The interesting thing about strays is that they're often quite well socialized.) -- nm - mara Nov 12, 15:51 2
  - Really? - kelly Nov 12, 15:57 1
    - Ack, what a dilemma for you. Well, I think you can think of this as a no-lose situation. Go with your first choice, if you can, but if you can't, your - mara Nov 12, 16:01

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Yes, if you reach a hand toward his bowl while he's eating. Chances are very good they've tested for it. If they haven't, I'd recommend asking that

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