Dossier
Munchausen by Proxy
Coverage of Munchausen by Proxy in the Nexus archive.
- Concerning study finds that PETS are falling victim to Munchausen by Proxy, with vets suspecting their owners cause injuries or fake symptoms for attention
A concerning study highlights that pets are increasingly falling victim to Munchausen by Proxy, a condition where caregivers fabricate illnesses for attention. Veterinarians suspect some pet owners intentionally cause harm or fake symptoms to gain attention.