Welcoming a feathered friend into your home is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with significant responsibilities. Birds are intelligent, social creatures that require dedicated care and attention. Whether you’re considering getting your first bird or you’re an experienced owner looking to brush up on best practices...
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There’s nothing quite as heartwarming as watching a little bunny hop around or hearing the soft purr of a content rabbit nestled in your arms. Rabbits can make wonderful companions for the right family, but it’s important to remember that their care is quite different from that of a cat, even if they can be trained to use a litt...
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We all know that human and animal health is directly impacted by the surrounding environment. Less defined are the specific roles that professionals play in keeping the balance between environmental health, human health, and animal health. Veterinary professionals balance concepts about zoonotic diseases, parasites, and generali...
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Since 2008, pet owners have been inundated with advertisements and emails promising savings and convenience when purchasing veterinary products through online retailers or big-box stores. These early marketing campaigns often portrayed veterinarians unfairly, asking questions like, “Why take an expensive trip to the vet and pay ...
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Some emergencies are obvious, such as if your dog or cat has stopped breathing or is bleeding profusely. In those cases, of course, you’ll call the emergency vet. But what about other concerns? A slip and fall that leads to a slight limp, or the sudden discovery of a rash - are those the kind of emergencies that require a rush ...
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Over the past several years, veterinary professionals have paid a great deal of attention to pet vaccination protocols. With new vaccines and other developments, many veterinarians have updated their protocols as well. For example, some vaccines are now given every three years rather than annually. Of course, the vaccines given ...
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