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Importance of vet care.

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Hospitals accredited by AAHA – the only organization that accredits veterinary practices in the U.S. Importance of vet care. An annual check-up is like going to the doctor once in seven years. With a veterinarian’s careful screening, you can catch problems early and keep everything rolling along.

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Are Wolves more resistant to fleas and ticks than dogs?

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A single tick that can be picked up in a single walk in a park can endanger a life of a dog, harm their organs, make them lose appetite and it can take many visits to the vet for them to heal, so it's mind boggling to me that wolves are around them 24/7 and still live for over a decade.

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The Tar Side of Green Products

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To his credit, the farmer was distraught and offered to pay any vet bills which might ensue, and has since learned how to paint his trees with a lighter hand. There were no actual vet bills to pay, as the two vets consulted donated their time; but in terms of time and labor spent, this is a million-dollar owl.

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Wildlife Appreciation Gifting

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Call your vet and ask who takes care of injured local wildlife. Since the end of the year is coming, you can also make a donation in your own name (and if the organization is registered, take both of them off your taxes). What to do? Here’s an idea: find out if there’s a wildlife center or nature sanctuary near you.

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A Wreck of Prions

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I’m not sure what the collective noun for a group of petrels is, but the vets and wildlife carers of New Zealand might be forgiven for thinking that it might be a wreck after this week. The bird takes a mouth-ful of water and then forces the water through them, trapping the planktonic organisms which it eats.

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5 Cat Health Problems that Can be Avoided

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There are numerous things that your vet tells you to vaccinate for, but the worst problems often come from a poor-quality diet. Cats are just as likely to get cancer, diabetes and organ failure as humans are. You can learn more about cat health problems by speaking with your vet or looking online.

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5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti

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Most organizations aiding pets in devastated areas are not-for-profit. But when safe, able workers and members of rescue organizations are needed to work hands-on in countries in need. Veterinarians, technicians and others can volunteer to travel to Chile to help groups such as World Vets. Contribute to rescue efforts.

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