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Pregnancy Diagnosis in the Bitch

  • by John Gardiner
Reliable methods for pregnancy diagnosis include abdominal palpation, level of relaxin in blood, abdominal ultrasound, and radiographs.
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Pregnancy Prevention

  • by John Gardiner
Preventing pregnancy is a core responsibility for any animal owner. The best, permanent contraceptive methods are spays for females and neuters for males.
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Puppy Socialization

  • by Claire Youngerman
Puppy socialization conditions your dog to accept activities of everyday life. This learning will make your dog more self-confident, secure, and predictable.
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Pyometra

  • by John Gardiner
Pyometra is a bacterial infection of the uterus that occurs during a specific part of the heat cycle called diestrus.
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Q Fever (Coxiellosis)

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Gabriele Maier
Q Fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. It is a zoonosis, meaning that it can be passed from animals to humans.
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Rabbit Care

  • by John Gardiner
This guide includes information related to the proper housing environment for your rabbit.
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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease

  • by Amy Young
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease is caused by two different highly contagious groups of viruses. The disease is usually fatal.
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Raptors and Rodenticides

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Michelle Hawkins
Rodenticides have unintended harmful effects on raptors and other non-target species.
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Recall Training in Dogs

  • by Claire Youngerman
Recall training is vital to keep your dog safe and under control in off-leash situations. It provides extra safety if your dog escapes your immediate control.
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