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Ask The Vet: canine flu

April 6, 2013 by raycahill

Question: What ‘s the deal with doggie day care requiring Canine flu shots? Some places require it and I don’t know much about it. Any information would be helpful! Have a great day! KAREN J. Reply: Great question, Karen. Fortunately canine flu (H3N8) isn’t endemic in our area, so we don’t give the vaccine unless … Read moreAsk The Vet: canine flu

Ask The Vet: Feather Picking

June 9, 2012 by raycahill

Sylvia from Gloucester asks… “I obtained an older cockatiel from someone who was no longer able to take care of her. The bird is now picking out a lot of her feathers. What could be causing this?” Feather picking in birds is a sign that something is bothering them. The problem could be either behavioral … Read moreAsk The Vet: Feather Picking