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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction | |
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Dogs | |
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Choosing the Right Dog for You | |
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Why Do You Want a Dog? | |
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What Type of Dog Do You Want? | |
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Do You Want an Indoor or Outdoor Dog? | |
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How Will Your New Dog Affect Existing Pets? | |
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Are You Willing to be a Responsible Pet Owner? | |
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Finding the Right Dog | |
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The Prepurchase Exam | |
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Dogproofing Your Home | |
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Your Dog's Outdoor Home | |
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Naming Your Dog | |
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Introducing Your Dog to Its New Home | |
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Rules of Play | |
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Traveling with Your Dog | |
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Training Your Dog | |
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Main Principles of Training | |
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Asserting Your Dominance | |
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Basic Commands | |
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Housebreaking Your Puppy | |
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Socializing Your Dog | |
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Solving Challenging Behaviors | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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At-Home Physical Exam | |
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The ABCs of Immunity | |
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Staying Ahead of Internal Parasites | |
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Staying Ahead of Fleas and Ticks | |
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Preventing Canine Heartworm Disease | |
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Dental Care | |
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Feeding Your Dog | |
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Battling Obesity in Dogs | |
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Caring for the Canine Ear | |
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Maintaining a Healthy Skin and Coat | |
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Nail Trimming | |
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Expressing Anal Sacs | |
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Geriatrics: Caring for Your Older Dog | |
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Breeding Your Dog | |
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Puberty and the Reproductive Cycle | |
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Gestation | |
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The Birthing Process | |
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Care of Neonatal Puppies | |
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Elective Surgeries in Dogs | |
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The Facts Concerning Anesthesia | |
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Neutering | |
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Tail Dock and Dewclaw Removal | |
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Cosmetic Ear Trimming | |
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Postsurgical Care for Dogs | |
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Infectious Diseases | |
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Viral Diseases | |
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Bacterial Diseases | |
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Fungi and Yeast | |
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Parasitic Diseases | |
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Fleas | |
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Ticks | |
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Mites | |
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Lice | |
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Esophageal Worms | |
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Tapeworms | |
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Roundworms | |
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Hookworms | |
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Whipworms | |
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Threadworms | |
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Lungworms | |
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Heartworms | |
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Flukes | |
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Kidney Worms | |
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Coccidia | |
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Ehrlichiosis | |
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever | |
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Lyme Disease | |
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The Immune System | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Immunosuppression | |
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Allergies and Autoimmune Disease | |
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The Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Heart Disease and Heart Failure | |
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Anemia | |
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Bleeding Disorders | |
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The Respiratory System | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Rhinitis | |
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Tracheobronchitis | |
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Collapsed Trachea | |
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Pneumonia | |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
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Metastatic Lung Disease | |
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The Digestive System | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Gastrointestinal Response to Disease | |
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Disorders of the Teeth and Oral Cavity | |
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Esophageal Disorders | |
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Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus Complex | |
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Gastrointestinal Ulcers | |
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Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis | |
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Intussusception | |
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Intestinal Obstructions | |
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease | |
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Colitis | |
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Anal Sac Disease | |
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Pancreatitis | |
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Hepatitis and Liver Disease | |
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The Urinary System | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Kidney Disease | |
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Urinary Incontinence | |
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Urolithiasis (Urinary Stones) | |
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Urinary Tract Infections | |
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The Reproductive System | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Accidental Mating (Mismating) | |
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False Pregnancy (Pseudopregnancy) | |
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Eclampsia | |
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Placental Subinvolution | |
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Vaginitis and Metritis | |
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Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia (Pyometra) | |
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Phimosis and Paraphimosis | |
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Prostate Disorders | |
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The Skin and Haircoat | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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The Itchy Dog | |
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Hair Loss (Alopecia) | |
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Seborrhea | |
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Acanthosis Nigricans | |
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Bacterial Skin Disease | |
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Skin Lumps and Masses | |
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The Eyes and Ears | |
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The Eyes | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Corneal Ulcers | |
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Conjunctivitis | |
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Glaucoma | |
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Cataracts | |
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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye) | |
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Retinal Degeneration and Disease | |
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Prolapse of Third Eyelid Gland (Cherry Eye) | |
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Entropion | |
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Ectropion | |
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Masses Involving the Eyelids | |
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The Ears | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Otitis Externa | |
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Otitis Media and Interna | |
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Ruptured Eardrums | |
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Deafness | |
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Aural Hematomas | |
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The Musculoskeletal System | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Arthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease | |
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Patellar Luxation | |
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Torn Knee Ligaments (Cruciate Injuries) | |
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Hip Luxation | |
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Fractures | |
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Osteomyelitis | |
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Spondylosis Deformans | |
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Metabolic Bone Disease | |
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Myositis and Myopathies | |
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Hernias | |
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The Nervous System | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Seizures | |
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Paralysis | |
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Degenerative Disk disease | |
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Vertebral Instability (Canine Wobbler Syndrome) | |
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Myelopathies | |
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The Endocrine System | |
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Anatomy and Physiology | |
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The Use of Steroids in Veterinary Medicine | |
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Hypothyroidism | |
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Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's Disease) | |
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Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) | |
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Hyperparathyroidism | |
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Sex Hormone Imbalances | |
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Diabetes Mellitus | |
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Diabetes Insipidus | |
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Cats | |
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Choosing the Right Cat for You | |
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Why Do You Want a Cat? | |
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What Type of Cat Do You Want? | |
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Do You Want an Indoor or Outdoor Cat? | |
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How Will Your Existing Pets Be Affected? | |
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Are You Willing to be a Responsible Pet Owner? | |
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Finding the Right Cat | |
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Prepurchase Exam | |
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Introducing Your Cat to Its New Home | |
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Catproofing Your Home | |
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Naming Your Cat | |
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Traveling with Your Cat | |
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Training Your Cat | |
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Basic Training | |
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Litter Training Your Kitten | |
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Socializing Your Cat | |
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Solving Behavioral Challenges | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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At-Home Physical Exam | |
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Immunizations | |
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Controlling Internal Parasites | |
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Controlling External Parasites | |
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Preventing Feline Heartworm Disease | |
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Dental Care for Cats | |
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Nutrition | |
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Managing and Preventing Obesity | |
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Skin and Coat Care | |
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Caring for the Older Cat | |
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Breeding Your Cat | |
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Puberty and the Reproductive Cycle | |
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Gestation | |
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The Birthing Process | |
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Care of Neonatal Kittens | |
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Elective Surgeries in Cats | |
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Anesthesia | |
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Neutering | |
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Declawing | |
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Postsurgical Care for Cats | |
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Infectious Diseases | |
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Viral Diseases | |
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Bacterial Diseases | |
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Fungi and Yeast | |
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Parasitic Diseases | |
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Fleas | |
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Ticks | |
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Mites | |
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Tapeworms | |
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Warbles | |
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Roundworms | |
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Hookworms | |
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Lungworms | |
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Heartworms | |
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Coccidia | |
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Cytauxzoonosis | |
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Hemobartonellosis | |
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The Immune System | |
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Immunosuppression | |
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Allergies and Autoimmune Disease | |
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The Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems | |
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Feline Cardiomyopathy | |
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Arrhythmias | |
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Arterial Thromboembolism | |
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Anemia | |
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Bleeding Disorders | |
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The Respiratory System | |
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Rhinitis | |
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Nasopharyngeal Polyps | |
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Nasal Foreign Bodies | |
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Feline Asthma | |
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Pneumonia and Pleural Effusion | |
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The Digestive System | |
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Gastrointestinal Response to Disease | |
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Disorders of the Teeth and Oral Cavity | |
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Esophageal Disorders | |
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Hairballs | |
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Gastrointestinal Ulcers | |
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Food Allergies | |
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Eosinophilic Enteritis | |
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease | |
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Linear Foreign Bodies | |
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Intestinal Obstructions | |
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Bacterial Enteritis | |
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Colitis | |
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Feline Megacolon | |
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Feline Liver Disease | |
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Pancreatitis | |
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The Urinary System | |
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease | |
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Kidney Disease | |
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The Reproductive System | |
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Anatomy | |
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Accidental Mating (Mismating) | |
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Metritis and Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia Complex | |
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The Skin and Haircoat | |
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The Itchy Cat | |
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Hair Loss (Alopecia) | |
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Feline Miliary Dermatitis | |
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Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex | |
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Stud Tail | |
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Bacterial Infections | |
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Feline Neurodermatitis | |
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Feline Solar Dermatitis | |
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Skin Lumps and Masses | |
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The Eyes and Ears | |
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The Eyes | |
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Corneal Ulcers | |
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Conjunctivitis | |
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Cataracts | |
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Glaucoma | |
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Entropion and Ectropion | |
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Eyelid Masses | |
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The Ears | |
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Otitis Externa | |
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Ear Mites | |
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Otitis Media and Otitis Interna | |
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Ruptured Eardrums | |
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Nerve Deafness | |
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The Musculoskeletal System | |
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Arthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease | |
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Hip Luxation | |
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Fractures | |
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Osteomyelitis | |
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Metabolic Bone Disease | |
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Mucopolysaccharidosis | |
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Myositis | |
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Hypokalemic Myopathy (Potassium Depletion) | |
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Hernias | |
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The Nervous System | |
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Paralysis | |
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Seizures | |
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Vestibular Disease | |
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Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome | |
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Feline Ischemic Encephalopathy | |
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The Endocrine System | |
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Hyperthyroidism | |
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Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's Disease) | |
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Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) | |
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Hyperparathyroidism | |
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Diabetes Mellitus | |
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Birds | |
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Choosing the Right Bird for You | |
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Factors to Consider | |
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Taming and Training Your Pet Bird | |
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Proper Nutrition | |
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Housing Your Pet Bird | |
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Avian Anatomy and Physiology | |
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The Digestive System | |
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The Respiratory System | |
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The Urogenital System | |
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The Endocrine, Circulatory, and Nervous Systems | |
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The Musculoskeletal System | |
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The Integumentary System | |
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Vision and Hearing | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Preventing Injury or Accidental Poisoning | |
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Restraint | |
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At-Home Physical Exam | |
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Nail Trimming | |
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Beak Care | |
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Feather Clipping | |
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Bathing | |
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Avian Reproduction | |
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"Sexing" Your Bird | |
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Proper Breeding Conditions | |
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Breeding Finches and Canaries | |
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Breeding Budgerigars | |
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Breeding Cockatiels | |
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Breeding Parrots | |
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Reproductive Challenges | |
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Avian Diseases and Disorders | |
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Respiratory Tract Diseases | |
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Digestive System Diseases | |
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Neurologic Disorders | |
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Cardiovascular Diseases | |
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Endocrine Malfunctions | |
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Eye Disorders | |
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Ear Problems | |
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Disorders of the Skin and Feathers | |
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Hormone-Induced Feather Loss | |
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Musculoskeletal Disorders | |
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Reproductive Disorders | |
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Infectious Diseases | |
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Bacterial Infections | |
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General Treatment of Sick Birds | |
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Care for Sick Birds | |
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Tube Feeding | |
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Hand-Raising Baby Birds | |
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Emergency and First Aid Procedures in Birds | |
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Exotic Pets | |
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Rabbits | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Reproduction | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Rabbits | |
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Guinea Pigs | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Reproduction | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Guinea Pigs | |
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Hamsters and Gerbils | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Reproduction | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Hamsters and Gerbils | |
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Mice and Rats | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Reproduction | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Mice and Rats | |
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Chinchillas | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Reproduction | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Chinchillas | |
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Prairie Dogs | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Reproduction | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Prairie Dogs | |
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Hedgehogs | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Reproduction | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Hedgehogs | |
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Ferrets | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Reproduction | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Ferrets | |
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Miniature Pot-Bellied Pigs | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Training | |
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Nutrition | |
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Reproduction | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Miniature Pot-Bellied Pigs | |
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Reptiles | |
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Care of Snakes | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Shedding | |
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Care of Lizards | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Care of the Pet Chelonian | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Preventive Health Care for Reptiles | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Reptiles | |
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Amphibians | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Amphibians | |
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Invertebrates | |
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Tarantulas and Scorpions | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Molting | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Hermit Crabs | |
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Restraint | |
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Housing | |
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Nutrition | |
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Molting | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Invertebrates | |
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Tropical Fish | |
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Getting Started | |
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Water Quality Control | |
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Selecting Fish for Your Aquarium | |
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Diseases and Disorders of Tropical Fish | |
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Other Interesting Pet Topics | |
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An Introduction to Holistic Pet Care | |
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Botanical (Herbal) Medicine | |
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Nutritional Medicine | |
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Homeopathy | |
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Chiropractic Care | |
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Acupuncture | |
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Ten Super Strategies for Reducing the Cost of Pet Ownership | |
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Increasing Your Pet's Longevity | |
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Zoonotic Diseases | |
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Animal Bites and Scratches | |
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Rabies | |
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Intestinal Worms | |
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Heartworms | |
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Ringworm | |
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Infectious Diarrhea | |
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Toxoplasmosis | |
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Leptospirosis | |
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Flea-and Tickborne Illnesses | |
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Mites | |
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Psittacosis | |
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Control Summary | |
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Cancer in Companion Animals | |
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Tumor Definition and Types | |
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Benign Tumors | |
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Causes, Occurrence, and Diagnosis of Cancer in Pets | |
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Treating Cancer in Pets | |
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Specific Types of Neoplasia in Dogs and Cats | |
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First Aid for Dogs and Cats | |
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What to Do in an Emergency Situation | |
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First Aid Kit and Home Remedies | |
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First Aid Techniques for Dogs and Cats | |
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Administering Oral Medications | |
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Allergic Reactions | |
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Application of Dressings and Bandages | |
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Artificial Respiration and Cardiopulmonary Resucitation | |
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Bleeding, Deep Wounds, and Punctures | |
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Breathing Difficulties and Choking | |
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Burns | |
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Chemical Burns to the Eye | |
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Chest Wounds | |
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Circulatory Shock (Shock) | |
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Constipation | |
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Cuts and Lacerations; Bleeding Toenails | |
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Dehydration | |
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Diarrhea | |
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Drowning | |
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Electrical Shock | |
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Eye Disorders and Injuries | |
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Eye Foreign Bodies, Scratches, and/or Bleeding | |
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Eye Prolapse (Eye out of Socket) | |
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Fishhooks | |
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Heat Stroke | |
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Hypothermia and Frostbite | |
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Ingestion of a Foreign Substance or Object | |
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Insect Stings and Spider Bites | |
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Intestinal and Abdominal Injuries and Pain | |
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Lameness and Fractures | |
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Nosebleed | |
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Poisoning | |
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Salivation (Drooling) | |
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Seizures (Convulsions) | |
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Snakebite | |
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Straining to Urinate (Urinary Obstruction) | |
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Trauma | |
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Unconsciousness | |
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Vomiting | |
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Index | |