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Anticoagulant Poisoning in Pets
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Dogs Eating Snow and Acid Rain
Most dogs, especially those with coats that have good insulation, enjoy playing in the snow. Running through snow drifts, rolling in the white stuff, all looks like good fun. Some dogs even like to chomp on snow – after all it’s water in another form. In most instances, eating snow is not a problem. But […]