Munchausen by Proxy is a sensationalized disorder with shocking cases flooding the media. But a little known and insidious aspect to this disorder is Munchausen by Animal Proxy, or a caretaker inducing an illness or injury in a pet to garner sympathy and attention. Carrie has invited the leading Munchausen expert, Dr. Marc Feldman, to shine some light on this often overlooked animal abuse. He shares warning signs to be aware of and action steps to take when dealing with this dangerous disorder. The research is still murky but there are ways to get involved and spread awareness of Munchausen by Animal Proxy.  Finding Dr. Marc Feldman: Visit his website: https://www.munchausen.com/ Read Dying to be Ill  Reach out to Dr. Feldman to find more ways to educate yourself here Join our facebook page @thespawdcast  *If you would like to have a consultation with our host Carrie Hyde you can book your appointment by visiting https://www.ahhthespaw.com/scheduleconsult/ Proceeds go towards helping The Spawdcast podcast stay in production! *If you know someone who is looking for more information and alternative answers for their pets health be sure to SHARE this podcast with them or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help boost our visibility on the app to help more pet parents hear the show!! And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode!