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Lick Granuloma

4 The Love Of Animals

Lick granuloma is a serious skin problem in dogs and occurs when dogs continuously lick a certain area, which then becomes inflamed and sore. You should seek advice from your vet to discover the underlying causal factor whether it be behavioural or physiological. It tends to be most common on the legs; however any area can be affected.

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Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

10,000 Birds

And I was pecked in the eye by my pet chicken, does that count?”. “I My vets wanted to send me to the ER immediately, but I said ‘Forget it, I’ve got the damned bird restrained so I’m not letting go now!’ It was swollen and sore for two weeks.”. We were working on his enclosure when he sliced my arm with his serrated bill!