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Veterinary Medicine

How Often Should I Take My Pet to the Vet?

Diseases are easier to prevent than they are to treat. With that in mind, routine examinations on pets that are apparently healthy or not [yet] showing any active signs of illness is the mainstay of a good preventive health maintenance program. Dogs and cats have several recognized life stages, each of which come with their

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Veterinary Medicine

Itchiness—is it allergy related?

The general differentials for itchiness include allergies, infection, and parasites. This article will focus on allergies as the cause of the clinical signs of itchiness.  Allergies can be divided into two categories: food related or environmental related. Environmental allergies can be further broken down into seasonal or year-round. Allergies in non-human animals usually manifest as

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Veterinary Medicine

ABCs of Vaccines

Vaccines are vitally important for the control of disease spread among human and animal populations. Speaking to your veterinarian and coming up with a comprehensive vaccine protocol catered specifically to your pet’s needs based on anticipated exposure to certain diseases is essential.

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