[anonymous]

It is best to listen to a veterinarian that has actually examined your dog.
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an·ec·do·tal
ADJECTIVE
(of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
“while there was much anecdotal evidence there was little hard fact” · [more]
synonyms: informal · unreliable · based on hearsay · unscientific