Everyone knows they should have their females dogs and cats spayed, but what exactly does that mean? The word "spay" is thought to originate from the Old French espeer meaning to cut with a sword, which then may have been changed to the Middle English spayen. Today the word means to perform a surgery
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What Is a Spay?
Category: Newsletter Library, Visiting the Vet
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What To Know About Bathing and Grooming Your Dog
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Every week, every month or every year? How often should you bathe and groom your dog?
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What Vaccines Are Right For Your Pet?
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Wondering which vaccines your pet needs? Take a look at our list.
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What We Do
Category: Today's Veterinarian
Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgeons are medical professionals whose primary responsibility is protecting the health and welfare of animals and people. The term "veterinarian" comes from veterinae, which means "working animals." Every veterinarian has gone through extensive medical
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What We Learn
Category: Today's Veterinarian
Students interested in a career in veterinary medicine should begin their preparation by doing well in general science and biology in junior high school. They need to take a strong science, math, and biology program in high school. Admission into veterinary medical school is competitive. To be considered
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What You Can Do to Protect Your Dog from Worms
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Do you know how to keep your dog safe from worms?
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What You Need to Know About Antibiotics
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
Using antibiotics incorrectly may harm, rather than help, your pet.
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What You Need to Know About Equine Nutrition
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Is your horse getting all of the nutrients it needs?
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What You Need to Know About Rabies
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Rabies is deadly disease, but, luckily, outbreaks are not particularly common in the United States. In fact, 95 percent of deaths due to rabies occur in Africa and Asia, according to the World Health Organization. Although rabies might not be widespread in the U.S., the consequences can be severe if
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What You Need to Know about Equine Vaccinations
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Do you know what vaccinations your horse needs?
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What Your Cat's Eyes Can Tell You
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Could your cat's eyes offer information about its moods?
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What Your Dog’s Body Language Means
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Do you know what your dog's non-verbal signals mean?
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What Your Pet's Stools Say About Their Health
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
Want to know if your pet is healthy? Take a look at his or her stools.
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What is Mange?
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Has your pet suddenly started losing hair? Mange may be to blame. The common skin condition affects dogs, cats and rabbits, causing a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Tiny Mites Cause Big Problems Mange is caused by a mite infestation. The microscopic parasites either burrow under your pet's skin
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What is Taurine and Why do Cats Need It?
Category: Newsletter Library, Nutrition & Food
Does your feline friend get enough taurine? Serious health problems can occur if this essential amino acid is in short supply.
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What is a Raw Diet?
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Raw diets offer an alternative to commercially prepared pet food and can be a good choice for some pets. Serving raw foods offer a variety of benefits, although the diet isn't appropriate for every cat or dog. Why Offer Raw Food? Commercially available pet food often contains preservatives or chemicals
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