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Veterinary Dentistry Requires Anesthesia

June 24, 2022
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Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth has fallen out. Because of his age, I don’t want him anesthetized for dental treatment, so the vet said she would clean his teeth using only essential oils and light. I’m concerned about Moses feeling stressed. What should…

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Ensure Hamster Is Friendly Before Adopting

May 16, 2022
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Q: How do we find a nice hamster for our daughter? A friend of hers has a hamster that bites, and we don’t want that. Also, do hamsters need vaccinations? A: Veterinarians often refer to hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats and guinea pigs as “pocket pets.” Because hamsters are nocturnal — they’re active at night and…

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‘I Felt Locked Out’: Pet Owners Denied Entry Into Veterinarian Clinics During Pandemic

March 28, 2022
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COVID-19 forced many businesses to go online or to limit themselves to curbside service, while others had to shut down permanently. Veterinary medicine was one line of work where the approach taken due to safety restrictions unfortunately caused distress for many of its unique clientele. During the lockdowns, many veterinary offices across the country closed…

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Pets Poisoned by Marijuana a Growing, Expensive and Embarrassing Problem

February 18, 2022
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Confessing that a pet may have munched on marijuana can be embarrassing, or even spark fears about possible penalties for animal owners. But coming clean fast with a veterinarian is key to getting treatment that can save a pet’s life, and it’s unlikely an animal doctor would reveal confidential details of a patient’s case to…

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Vets to Get Exemptions Into Australia Amid Shortage of Skilled Migrants

May 11, 2021
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Foreign veterinarians will be fast-tracked into Australia amid a shortage of vets that the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened. Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke confirmed on Saturday that vets would be added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List, which will allow them to enter Australia. At least 800 more veterinarians are needed nationwide to fill…

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