Veterinary Technician articles, editorials and views from the field
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For Peace and Harmony: Get the Kitten First, Puppy Second
A Truce Between Species Pet owners love their animals like children, and develop the desire to expand the brood, but worry Fido will tear out the new kitty"s eyes.Or conversely, that their finicky Fifi will rip out a new puppy"s eyes. But worry no more.New research at Tel Aviv University, the first of its kind in the world, has found a new recipe for succe...
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Which is Better – Wet or Dry Cat Food?
Avoiding Diabetes Pet owners often overestimate how big a healthy cat should be.They think fat cats are "cute.- In truth, cats, like humans, are hea...
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Pet Owners Shortchange Cats
Poor Tigger Gets Less Care Canine companions have a paw up on our feline friends when it comes to visits to the veterinarian, leaving cats with the...
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Small Pet Turtles & the Rising Salmonella Risk
Aren"t they Adorable? As a vet tech, you can appreciate how cute and harmless they look, but small turtles have recently been making people v...
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Dog Bites, Exotic Pets, and Tap Water: What Every Good Vet Tech Should Know
H2O Queries When the owners of Fifi, Fido, and Tweety need advice, they may ask you for your guidance.Here"s some background information that you ca...
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Helping Clients Pick a Pet Dental Care Routine
Periodontal Disease The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, in Lansing, Michigan, has issued guidelines for vet techs to assist clients and pe...