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Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to veterinary school. After graduating from Ross University, she completed one clinical year at North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Brickman is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

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Should Pets Take Vitamins? 0
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Should Pets Take Vitamins?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I take vitamins everyday, should my dog and cat take vitamins too?
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Q: Dog Has Dark Patches on Legs & Tail 0
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Q: Dog Has Dark Patches on Leg

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My Chihuahua is developing dark skin patches under her front leg and on her tail. What causes these black patches? Could it be fleas?
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dog eats grass
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My Dog Eats Grass

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My dog eats grass and my cat eats grass too! Why do they do this? Does it mean they are sick?
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Q: Is it Safe for Pets to Share a Water Bowl? 0
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Safety of Community Water Bowl

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My pets share a water bowl. Is this okay or can they give each other germs?Q: My pets share a water bowl. Is this okay or can they give each other germs? A: All pets have…
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Is Wet Food or Dry Food Best For My Pet? 0
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What's The Best Food for Pets?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: Is wet pet food better than dry food? How do I know which I should be feeding my pet?Q: Is wet pet food better than dry food? How do I know which I should be feeding my pet?
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How Do I Know If The Way My Pets Play Is Safe? 0
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Safety of Pet's Play

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My dog and cat like to wrestle and bite each other. I know they are just playing, but is it safe or should I stop them?Q: My dog and cat like to wrestle and bite each other. I…
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Since My Older Cats Stopped Using The Litterbox, Does This Mean I Should Put Them Down? 0
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End of the Litterbox

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I have two cats one is 17 and the other 9 and they both have stopped using the litter box. Is this a sign that I should put them down?Q: I have two cats one is 17 and the other…
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My Dog Has Cancer: In Order To Treat It Should I Go to a Vet or Specialist? 0
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My Dog Has Cancer

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I just found out my dog has cancer. Can my normal vet treat her or do I need to take her to a specialist?Q: I just found out my dog has cancer. Can my normal vet treat her or…
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Q: Options for My Puppy's Heart Murmur? 0
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My Puppy's Heart Murmur?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My golden puppy had a checkup and they found a heart murmur. What are my options?Q: My golden puppy had a checkup and they found a heart murmur. What are my options?
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Feline AIDS
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What is Feline AIDS?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I keep hearing about feline AIDS. What is this and how do cats get it? Is my family at risk?  
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