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Risk To Dogs From Processed Bone Treats | Figo Pet Insurance
Processed bone treats risky for dogs
February 15, 2018
Q: My veterinarian advised me not to give my dog bones, because chewing them is the most common cause of fractured teeth. What about processed bone...
Reaching out to give a gray cat medication
Tips for ordering pet medications online
March 28, 2017
Q: My cats have fleas, so I ordered flea medicine online from a California pet pharmacy. Frankly, I was pleased that the online pharmacy didn’t ask...
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