Where did the phrase "sick as a dog" originate from?

Jubal

Well, it's hard to pin down, but dates to at least 1705 and is the oldest "sick as a _________" on record. Here's the link: http://yahoo.rogers.com/yahoo/answerman/index.jsp?id=am030423#7 Jun 29 06, 10:46 PM

Catamount

Interesting link. I would add "when a dog is sick it doesn't pester you constantly for whatever it is you're eating". Jun 30 06, 1:51 AM

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