A Vet's Life

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Dog and Baby Compete to Say “Mama” First, A Veterinarian Weighs In A Vet's Life
Dog and Baby Compete to Say “Mama” First, A Veterinarian Weighs In
A YouTube video that features a small child and a dog trying to say "mama" went viral. While the video is cute, it brings up a larger topic: teaching children how to respectfully handle pets to avoid danger.
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Plastic Surgery for Dogs in South Korea Sparks Outcry, But Is America That Different? A Vet's Life
Plastic Surgery for Dogs in South Korea Sparks Outcry, But Is America That Different?
The plastic surgery industry has grown significantly, not only in the US but in South Korea as well. But this doesn't just apply to humans. A recent article reveals this applies to dogs as well.
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10 Things I Wish I Could Tell Dog Parents
Learn these 10 candid wishes to help your dog and your relationship with your vet.
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Armadillos Spread Leprosy in Florida: Are Dogs and Cats at Risk? A Vet's Life
Armadillos Spread Leprosy in Florida: Are Dogs and Cats at Risk?
A surprising amount of leprosy cases have been reported in Florida. Learn what spreads this ancient disease and what risks it may pose to your pets.
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Possible Salmonella Contamination Prompts Pet Chew Recall A Vet's Life
Possible Salmonella Contamination Prompts Pet Chew Recall
Some Tremenda pet chews have been recalled over salmonella concerns. Learn more about the recall and salmonella's effect on dogs.
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Could Mice be Attracted to Cat Urine?
It seems that mice might not be as careful around cat smells as you may have thought. You may be even more surprised to learn that this might not be an entirely bad thing for the mice.
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Pet Company Recalls Food Due to Listeria Contamination
Learn about listeria in pet food and why it's dangerous.
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5 Things Vets Hate About Kidney Disease in Cats … And How That’s About to Change A Vet's Life
5 Things Vets Hate About Kidney Disease in Cats … And How That’s About to Change
Amazingly, kidney Disease will impact 40% of cats under 15 and 80% of cats over. The thing vets hate most about it? Catching it too late. Learn why, and how it's all about to change.
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Hollywood’s Impact on Dog Breed Popularity A Vet's Life
Hollywood’s Impact on Dog Breed Popularity
A Belgian Malinois like Max may an amazing dog, but make sure you know how much work Hollywood breeds can be before you adopt.
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Quasi Modo Wins World’s Ugliest Dog Contest: Shows True Beauty
What is it that makes the world's ugliest dog so beautiful? Learn about a rare condition, and amazing dog.
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