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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kurt Nelson" data-source="post: 12787" data-attributes="member: 394">I've been reading threads on DKS.  I've noticed two different things can trigger it.  Severe Cold, and Pesticides.  Mainly like the flea stuff you put on your dogs.  The best thing I can tell you to do is power feed it.  If it lasts till it's next molt and does indeed have a successful molt, you could have totally new behavior.  I've read that once the persons T with DKS molts it's usually fine, however it living till it molts is another thing.  I hope all is well, and I hope she makes it!</blockquote>