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Lick Granuloma

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The most common cause of lick granuloma is psychological, usually due to stress, boredom or a compulsive behaviour. This usually creates open wounds which increases the chances of infection. Lick granuloma is a serious skin problem in dogs and occurs when dogs continuously lick a certain area, which then becomes inflamed and sore.

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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

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Freedom Service Dogs are essential companions to disabled service members who have physical and psychological needs that are the result of their sacrifices, and make a tremendous difference in the lives of these veterans.”. FSD rescues dogs from shelters and custom trains each dog to assist a person with a disability.

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