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   <title>About.com Veterinary Medicine: What's Hot Now</title>
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      <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Top Summer Health Hazards]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/summerheathhazards/tp/summerhazards.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Summertime and the living is easy. Or is it? Summertime is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors and longer days with our pets, but seasonal caution is advised. This list is a compilation of dangers, in no particular order, that are related to heat and the pests and problems that are found primarily in the summer months.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pets and Fireworks]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/diseasesall/a/petsfireworks.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As many pet owners know, fireworks and thunder storms can cause a great deal of stress for some animals. Learn how to avoid stress for your pets, and tips to keep them from running when the sparks start flying. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pets and Fireworks - Safety considerations]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/aa062900.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[practice fire safety fireworks safety thunder storms prolonged stress open fires: Pets and Fireworks - Safety considerations]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Summer Fun - Summer Safety]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/summerinfo/a/summersafety.-6lv.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Summer pet safety, keep your pets safe from seasonal hazards]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Giardia]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/zoonotic/f/Giardia.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Giardia is a one-celled protozoan parasite that lives in the intestinal tract of many animals. When this parasite produces a diarrheal diease in animals, it is called Giardiasis. Learn about this parasite, how it is transmitted, signs of disease, and how it is diagnosed and treated in this FAQ.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dog: Parasitic Diseases]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasesp/a/dogparasitic_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Parasitic Diseases and Conditions of Dogs]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Declawing Dilemma...]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/behavior/a/declawdilemma.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Declaw Dilemna - What is involved in a declaw surgery for cats? Learn the pros and cons of this controversial surgery, the different surgical techniques and other alternatives to declawing.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Simba - August 2006]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesandconditions/ig/Dermatology-Diary-Photos/simba0806.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lianne McLeod, Guide to Exotic Pets at ABout.com and a veterinarian, has written an extensive &quot;diary&quot; account of her two dogs who suffer from itchy skin and hair loss. Learn what is involved in a veterinary referral work up; how skin diseases are examined and ruled out, the topical medications, oral medications and special diets that veterinary dermatologists use to diagnose and return their patients to good health.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tick Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/parasites/qt/QT_ticktips.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Ticks are notorious vectors for a variety of potentially very serious diseases; the most common one being Lyme disease. Learn what to do with that tick once it is safely removed from your pet or from you. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meet Asia]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesandconditions/ig/Dermatology-Diary-Photos/asia01042.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lianne McLeod, Guide to Exotic Pets at ABout.com and a veterinarian, has written an extensive &quot;diary&quot; account of her two dogs who suffer from itchy skin and hair loss. Learn what is involved in a veterinary referral work up; how skin diseases are examined and ruled out, the topical medications, oral medications and special diets that veterinary dermatologists use to diagnose and return their patients to good health.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Feline Reproduction]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesconditionscat/a/Feline_repro.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Female cats can start their estrus (heat) cycles as young as four months of age. Signs of estrus can be confusing to pet owners, and cats may become pregnant without the owner being aware that the cat was in heat. Learn all about feline reproduction as well as the benefits of spaying and neutering pet cats.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dog: Musculoskeletal Diseases]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasesm/a/dogdiseasemuscs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Muscular and Skeletal Diseases and Conditions of Dogs]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dogs in Hot Cars]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/summerheathhazards/qt/dog_in_car_tips.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Every year I see pets, especially dogs, left in the car while the owner &quot;runs a quick errand&quot; inside a store or restaurant. The windows are cracked open, the dog will be fine, right? It's only for a few minutes. Considering that the closed up car acts like a greenhouse and the inside temperatures can soar to 120F in &quot;just a few minutes,&quot; instead of &quot;fine,&quot; the answer could be heatstroke or death. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Asia - July 2006]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesandconditions/ig/Dermatology-Diary-Photos/asia0706.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lianne McLeod, Guide to Exotic Pets at ABout.com and a veterinarian, has written an extensive &quot;diary&quot; account of her two dogs who suffer from itchy skin and hair loss. Learn what is involved in a veterinary referral work up; how skin diseases are examined and ruled out, the topical medications, oral medications and special diets that veterinary dermatologists use to diagnose and return their patients to good health.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Veterinary Q &amp; A - Suture Site Healing]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/aa073103a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[emergency c section proud flesh upper epidermis medicine forum hernia operation: Veterinary Q & A - Surgery Site Healing]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How To Find a Veterinarian]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/c/ht/00/07/How_Find_Veterinarian0962935145.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[a how to guide on finding a veterinarian, vet specialist, or vet clinic in your area.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dog: Cardiovascular]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasesc/a/dogcardio.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases of Dogs]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[degenmyelopathy]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasesd/a/degenmylopathy_4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive disease involving the spinal cord. It is thought to be an inflammatory, &#10;autoimmune disease, variable in its presentation and course, in which the immune system attacks the dog&#146;s central &#10;nervous system. This attack leads to a loss of insulation around the nerve fibers (myelin) and of nerve fibers (axons).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dog: Endocrine Diseases]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasese/a/dogendocrine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Endocrine Diseases and Conditions of Dogs; including diabetes, thyroid disease, pancreatitis, Cushing's, Addison's and more.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Post surgery lump]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesconditionsfaqs/f/FAQ_suturerxn.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A question that is commonly asked after a routine spay surgery is: &quot;should I be concerned about the lump in the incision area?&quot; This is especially true for cats. Is a post-operative swelling &quot;normal&quot; or cause for concern? This FAQ cannot offer a diagnosis or treatment, but will point out some common findings and when a call to your vet is warranted.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New kitten exam]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesconditionscat/f/newkittenexam.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Adding a new kitten to the family is always exciting. Sometimes it is a pre-planned and highly anticipated event, sometimes it is a spontaneous adoption-rescue. Either way, along with shopping for all of the new necessary items like food, dishes and litter boxes, be sure to schedule in some time for that first vet check. The earlier, the better.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Parvo Clinical Signs]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/dogdiseasesconditions/f/parvo_signs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Parvovirus infection is a serious disease that affects the gasstrointestinal or cardiac systems of dogs. Parvo is a highly contagious and often sudden viral disease; puppies are particularly susceptible. Learn what the common clinical signs are in this FAQ.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dental 4th Premolar Extraction]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/dogdiseasesconditions/ss/SlabFxDental_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[To prepare for the tooth extraction, the gingival tissue is incised to create a flap.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Addison&#039;s Disease in a Dog]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/caninehealthdogs/a/VVP_addisons.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Addison's Disease can be a frustrating disease to diagnose and treat. It is a complex disease, but simply put, it is an insufficiency of the adrenal glands. Learn about this disease, its treatment, and a successful case study.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a Veterinary Tech?]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/veterinarycareers/f/FAQ_cvt.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Working with animals requires a love of animals and the knowledge of how to work with and take care of them. People who work as Veterinary Technicians learn the necessary animal handling skills and knowledge by attending veterinary technical school or by learning the skills on-the-job. Read this FAQ to learn what it takes to become a veterinary technician and what &quot;vet techs&quot; do on the job.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Truth About Cats And Dogs]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/diseasesall/a/aa051303a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pet statistics, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) 2001-2002 National Pet Owners Survey.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hyperthyroidism Treatments]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesconditionsfaqs/a/hyperT4_tx.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Owners of hyperthyroid cats generally have three options to choose from for treatment: daily oral medication, surgery, or radioactive iodine. The final choice isn't always a clear cut one and depends on many factors, including; lifestyle, other health issues, financial concerns, and availability. Learn the pros and cons of each treatment in this article.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a lipoma?]]></title>
            <link>http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesandconditions/f/FAQ_lipoma.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lumps on dogs are fairly common as dogs age. Most are not serious, but some can be quite serious. Any time that you notice a lump on your pet, please have it examined by your veterinarian to rule out cancer or other health problems.]]></description>
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