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Canine Blood Donors
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Dog Bites at Dog Parks
When taking a dog to the dog park, we all hope that everyone is well socialized and will adhere to the rules. Unfortunately this is not always the case and a dog fight can escalate into more serious dog bites. If you know your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, stay away from dog parks. […]