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|Videos|January 31, 2020
News wrap-up: Pet obesity, fleas, Australian bushfires, and the “worst cat in the world”
Author(s)Erica Tricarico, Managing Editor
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Hey, veterinary professionals. We know you’re busy, that’s why we’ve made it even easier for you to get our latest veterinary news at your fingertips.
Here are some dvm360 news highlights to kick off your weekend.
- Pet obesity expert Professor Alex German shared some top tips on how to talk to your clients about
overweight pets . - Dr. Michael Dryden explained why
residual speed of kill is what matters most - when eliminating flea infestations.
- In a
new episode of his podcast , Dr. Dave Nicol talks to Australian veterinarians about the toll the fires are taking on local practices. - Perdita, deemed the
“worst cat in the world,” has been adopted!
Watch our news wrap-up below to learn more.
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