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        <description><![CDATA[ Lilies may be beautiful, but they are extremely toxic to cats — even small exposures can be fatal — so pet owners should keep them out of their homes and gardens. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pets&#39; body language depends on context, but here are a few quick tips to help owners decode it for better understanding. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Houseguests might bring you holiday cheer, but pets may need help adjusting to changes in routine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ While you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits this holiday season. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ National Pet Diabetes Month offers chance to learn more about how your pet may suffer from a malady also common in humans. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As Halloween approaches and you start decorating your home with jack-o&#39;-lanterns and spooky decorations, it&#39;s important to consider how this festive season might affect our furry friends. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ World Rabies Day is Sept. 28, 2024, and the veterinary college is committed to raising awareness about this deadly but preventable disease. Learn more in this question and answer session with Tanya LeRoith, hospital director at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Leptospirosis, known colloquially as &#34;lepto,&#34; lives in wet environments and can be spread through the urine of infected animals. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nutrition and grooming are keys to maintaining pet coat health. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Stress can cause unwanted behaviors and can lead to injury, illness, and aggression in cats and dogs. As a pet owner, it’s important to be aware of and address your pet’s stress so your pet can be happy and healthy.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Regular wellness visits, vaccinations, dental care, and other routine appointments can catch health issues earlier and make them less expensive to treat. ]]></description>
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        <title>Allergies in dogs and cats are nothing to sneeze at</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Spring is in full swing, which means pollen and other allergens are wreaking havoc on the 50 million Americans who experience seasonal allergies. But humans aren’t the only species that suffer due to allergens — other animals, including our pets, can have allergies, too. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As Lyme disease cases rise in the United States, not only humans are at risk; dogs are increasingly vulnerable to this tick-borne illness.  The disease&#39;s spread is facilitated by ticks, which thrive in tall grasses and wooded areas and symptoms in dogs can range from fever and joint pain to more serious conditions like kidney damage if left untreated. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ National Puppy Day is March 23, but we like to celebrate all year long. If you’ve decided to add a puppy to your life, here are some things you need to keep in mind to make sure your puppy is set up for success. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Celebrating the holidays can bring a lot of joy, but it can also endanger the health of your furry companions. It’s important to be aware of pet health hazards — especially around the holidays, when the home is filled with new sights and smells like decorations and holiday meals. ]]></description>
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