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Why Does My Dog Need Blood Work Before Anesthesia? Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Why Does My Dog Need Blood Work before Anesthesia?
Blood work is the easiest, fastest, cheapest, and least invasive way to investigate, discover and monitor many health conditions that your dog might have. Learn more about why blood work is asked for and why it can help your dog before, during and after surgery.
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PDA: Is My New Puppy Tired Because of a Heart Problem? Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
PDA: Is My New Puppy Tired Because of a Heart Problem?
This kind of PDA is anything but affectionate. Learn the dangers of a heart condition that could affect your puppy and lead to heart failure.
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Dog Bites: Don’t Underestimate this Serious Injury Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Dog Bites: Don’t Underestimate This Serious Injury
Dogs play and dogs bite. What you may not know is that even tiny punctures can cause huge problems.Learn about abscesses and how to protect your dog.
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Reducing Your Dog's Fear of the Veterinarian Dog Behavior
Reducing Your Dog's Fear of the Veterinarian
Is your dog afraid to take a trip to the veterinarian's office? This fear can cause harm in more ways than you think, and not just to your dog! Learn how you can reduce fearful visits and improve the bond you share with your pooch.
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Reducing Your Cat's Fear of the Veterinarian Cat Behavior
Reducing Your Cat's Fear of the Veterinarian
Is your cat afraid to take a trip to the veterinarian's office? This fear can cause harm in more ways than you think, and not just to your cat! Learn how you can reduce fearful visits and improve the bond you share with your cat.
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Chloe’s Giant Tumor: What is This Lump on My Dog? Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Chloe’s Giant Tumor: What is This Lump on My Dog?
Lumps, bumps and masses should always be considered dangerous and the longer you let them grow the more of a risk they pose. Learn how these masses can be dealt with easier than you might think.
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Persistent Right Aortic Arch: A Common Birth Defect Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Persistent Right Aortic Arch: A Common Birth Defect
Persistent right aortic arch is a relatively common congenital birth defect for German Shepherds and Irish Setters. Learn how it happens and what to look for.
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Perianal Fistulas Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Perianal Fistulas
Perianal fistulas are ulcerated tunnel-like formations in the tissues that surround the anal area of dogs. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and prevention.
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An Unbelievable Coincidence Stresses the Importance of Health Insurance A Vet's Life
Two Dogs, One Unlucky Couch: This Coincidence is Tough to Believe
Dr. Phil Zeltzman is a traveling, board-certified surgeon in Allentown, PA.
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Amputation and Prosthetics for Dogs A Vet's Life
Amputation and Prosthetics for Dogs
Have you noticed more and more dogs are getting prosthetic limbs? Find out how advancing technology is driving this trend.
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