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Feature|Articles|December 24, 2025
3 must-sees for Christmas
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These 2 articles and a video include help navigating news on Santa's reindeer, holiday hazards for pets, and veterinarians bringing karaoke to your celebration.
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Christmas is underway, and dvm360®is keeping readers informed and entertained. The following articles and video offer news about Santa's reindeer and seasonal safety tips as well as a bit of holiday magic:
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One reindeer has a physical anomaly, but all passed a health examination. The permit was issued to S. Nicholas Claus, a North Pole distributor for Gifts and Good Cheer, Inc.
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In the episode of dvm360 Live! the veterinarian duo sings with a special guest appearance from Mariah Carey.
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Quality-of-life scales aren’t just for end-of-life decisions. Starting them early can help veterinary teams catch changes and plan care sooner.
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A small French study found the inflammation marker helped separate some causes of breathing trouble in cats. A larger German study found it could not clearly tell respiratory conditions apart.
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Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD, explains how regional allergen patterns, an at-home topical toolbox, and routine cytology can help general practitioners stay ahead of seasonal allergic dermatitis in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360.
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