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Hard for Russian Veterinarians to Use Anesthesia Due to Russian Drug Laws

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Outcry among vets ensued, and it was reinstated for veterinary use in 2004, but under such strict conditions that it is almost impossible to obtain. "It In the last eight years, only 5 percent of vets have obtained licenses to be able to use it," says Irina Novozhilova, president of VITA, an animal rights group. "It

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Happy 12th Birthday Violet Rays!

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Then there's her hideous gum disease that has left her few remaining teeth in bad shape but without much to do for them (the vets won't touch them). We spent the end of 2004 and beginning of 2005 getting fired by vet after vet. She spent week after week at the vet, day in and day out. She's our 62-pound miracle.

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Dog Flu Facts

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The dog flu first emerged as a threat in 2004. Talk to your vet to see if your dog(s) should get the dog flu vaccine, and be sure to keep an eye on your pet to keep them healthy and happy! Here are some important dog flu facts: WHAT IS THE DOG FLU? The H3N8 virus, more commonly referred to as the Dog Flu or canine influenza.

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Creature Update

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The only problem was that there are few options and the number one option (NPH/Humulin N) was the insulin that she had a severe reaction to back in 2004. For these reasons, my vet had no problem with me stockpiling Vetsulin. We were approaching our the end of our supply of Vetsulin and transition to something else was inevitable.