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|Articles|July 14, 2016
Client handout: Understanding food allergy in dogs
Help your veterinary clients learn about food allergies inside and out so their pet can feel better, inside and out.
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Dealing with food allergies in humans can be a pain. Likewise, dealing with food allergies in a pet can be a huge struggle, especially if the client doesn't know the first thing about them. Help them get up to speed with advice from Kathryn Primm, DVM, in
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