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    Articles by J.M. Kiel, DVM
    For Pets’ Sake: Domestic violence and animal cruelty
    For Pets’ Sake: Domestic violence and animal cruelty
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • November 18, 2011 8:36 am

    The recent death of a family cat by a military member under protection orders from his command to stay away…

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    For Pets’ Sake: A pet’s lament: Gimme shelter
    For Pets’ Sake: A pet’s lament: Gimme shelter
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • November 4, 2011 8:06 am

    “If I don’t get some shelter oh yeah, I’m gonna fade away,” Mick Jagger said so eloquently. He wasn’t talking…

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    For Pets’ Sake: Vaccination basics
    For Pets’ Sake: Vaccination basics
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • October 21, 2011 8:28 am

    Since 1796, when Edward Jenner first injected an eight year old boy against smallpox using material from cowpox blisters he…

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    For Pets’ Sake: Why pet dental care is important
    For Pets’ Sake: Why pet dental care is...
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • October 7, 2011 8:14 am

    More than 85 percent of dogs and cats older than 4 years have dental issues. Every dog that weighs less…

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    For Pets’ Sake: Why does my cat get sick?
    For Pets’ Sake: Why does my cat get...
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • September 16, 2011 8:05 am

    This is one of the most common concerns that owners of cats bring to me. It’s such a common problem…

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    For Pets’ Sake: Purchasing pet medications online
    For Pets’ Sake: Purchasing pet medications online
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • September 3, 2011 8:33 am

    Any pet owner knows that prescription medications for pets can be expensive. Even the non-prescription trade name products for flea…

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    For Pets’ Sake: Flea facts you should know
    For Pets’ Sake: Flea facts you should know
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • August 19, 2011 8:17 am

    Most pet owners don’t think that we have much of a problem with fleas in the Pacific NW. Actually, our…

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    For Pets’ Sake: Take your dog to the park
    For Pets’ Sake: Take your dog to the...
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • August 5, 2011 9:07 am

    Every dog needs a mission in life. I was given this maxim long ago by a dog trainer, and I…

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    For Pets’ Sake: Diarrhea in dogs
    For Pets’ Sake: Diarrhea in dogs
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • July 15, 2011 7:28 am

    If you are a dog owner you have had to deal with diarrhea at some point in your relationship. Typically,…

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    For Pets’ Sake
    For Pets’ Sake
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • July 1, 2011 8:29 am

    Should you consider pet health insurance? The costs of veterinary care for your pet are not getting any cheaper. One…

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    For Pets’ Sake: Litter Box Blues
    For Pets’ Sake: Litter Box Blues
    By J.M. Kiel, DVM • June 17, 2011 9:57 am

    A cat who won’t use its litter box is the most common feline behavior problem pet owners struggle with.  Unfortunately, this…

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