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Highlights in History of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine has a long history dating back to at least 9000 BCE. Sheepherders, although not veterinarians, used their crude medical skills to treat their animals. Translated hieroglyphs from 4000 to 3000 BCE show that Egyptians, with their more advanced knowledge of medicine, treated and maintained the health of their domestic animals. Sanskrit texts (the […]
Cleaning Your Critter’s Cage
Cleaning a critter’s cage is not at the top of the list of favorite things to do, but nevertheless it must be done. It’s easier to clean the cage if you set aside a regular time and are prepared with all the necessary supplies. Some of the things you’ll need are: a litter scooper, trash […]