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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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Puppies & Heartworm 0
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Puppies & Heartworm

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My dog was diagnosed with heartworms while she was pregnant and delivered a month later. Can puppies get heartworms from their mother?
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Spaying A Dog after Pregnancy 0
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Spaying Dogs after Pregnancy

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Spaying a dog after pregnancy. A dog should not be spayed until at least 8 weeks after giving birth. Learn more by visiting Petside.
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How Should I Introduce My Dog To My New Kitten? 0
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Introducing Dogs to Kittens

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: How do I introduce my new kitten to my dog that has never been around cats?Q: How do I introduce my new kitten to my dog that has never been around cats?
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Is Grape Jelly Toxic to Dogs?
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Is Grape Jelly Toxic to Dogs?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I've been reading that grapes can be toxic to dogs. Can grape jelly also be toxic, or does the process of making jelly get rid of whatever is toxic in grapes?Q: I've been…
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How Can I Prevent My Canine From Getting Chronic Ear Infections? 0
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Prevention of Ear Infections

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
How to prevent chronic ear infections
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Q: Why do My Dogs Eat Feces? Will it Hurt Them? 0
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Why do My Dogs Eat Feces?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My two Shih Tzus eat each others feces. We have tried classical training and even Distaste pills (that made them eat it worse). Is there anything that you suggest to help stop…
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What Are The Cancer Risks with Feline Vaccinations? 0
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The Risks with Vaccinations

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I have recently heard that annual vaccinations in older cats may cause cancer. My cat is 11 years old and has always had her annual vaccinations. She is, and always has been,…
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Why is my dogs nose dry?
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My Dog's Nose is Dry

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
My dog's nose is dry. Why, you ask? A dog's dry nose could mean there's a problem, but usually only when other symptoms occur as well.
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Is It Safe To Give Human Medicines to Pets? 0
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Giving Human Medicines to Pets

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: Is it safe to give my pet human medicines when he's sick? If so which ones?Q: Is it safe to give my pet human medicines when he's sick? If so which ones?
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can you give a cat benadryl
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Can You Give a Cat Benadryl?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Can you give a cat Benadryl? Can I give my cat Benadryl while cutting their nails to calm them down?
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