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Coast Guard Defends Medical Practice on Animals

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I knew the military in general used animals for combat medical practice.hadn't thought of the Coast Guard though. Live anesthetized goats have been used in Coast Guard training to treat combat wounds, but the agency could not verify if the video involved its personnel. PETA leads the charge against the Coast Guard.

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Marines Still Using Pigs for Medical Training

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They claim the animals are asleep during the procedures and feel no pain. The Marines also claim that using live pigs and inflicting wounds on them is the only way to approximate real-life situations in combat. It's the best way to train medical personnel. Tags: animal research military pigs. Read and decide for yourself.

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Detecting Animal Cruelty

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Animal cruelty occurs when someone intentionally injures or harms an animal or when a person willfully deprives an animal of food, water or necessary medical care. Tags: aspca animal cruelty. Per the ASPCA's cruelty FAQ , here are some signs.

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Debbie Souza-Pappas: Our Trapped Golden Eagle

10,000 Birds

The wound was also very contaminated with dirt and debris. Newer devices have been further ‘tweaked’ to fit veterinary medical needs. Thanks to his work, many people and animals have functioning limbs and can live productive lives. Thanks to his work, many people and animals have functioning limbs and can live productive lives.

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How a Farrier can treat a horse with club foot

4 The Love Of Animals

A Farrier is a professional with a very unique set of skills, they are able to care for and treat ailments found in hoofed animals including horses, ponies and some other animals. Chronic pain in horses can develop from other conditions such as osteochondrosis, degenerative joint disease, or from wounds and infection.

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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

4 The Love Of Animals

The DDF will be raising $20,000 for the training and care of a service dog (including medical bills, training and food) which will be donated to one lucky war vet from the FSD group. FSD specifically focuses its efforts on donating these animals to disabled military veterans. “We Tags: news people helping animals.

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On Flourless Cakes and Injuries

Animal Person

What we couldn't see until her leg was shaved was that next to the deep wound is a large bloody bump of a wound. After the ligament medication it wasn't the ligament. And so we ended up with this--. And after a $250 vet trip it became this--. He may have a nerve sheath tumor, which is inoperable but can be tackled via radiation.

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