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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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Q: Can I Use Adult Dog Dental Products for My Puppy? 0
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Adult Dental Products for Pup?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: Can I use dental products for grown dogs on my 10-week-old puppy? And are mouthwashes that you add to their drinking water OK for puppies?
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Is There A Supplement I Can Give To My Cats To Reduce Shedding? 0
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Supplement to Reduce Shedding?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I have 3 house cats and they are shedding machines. I take them out and brush their hair and they come back in and still shed. Is there some supplement I can give them to keep…
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Will My Pet's Behavior Change After They Are Spayed/Neutered? 0
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Change of Behavior

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: Will my pet act differently after they are spayed or neutered?Q: Will my pet act differently after they are spayed or neutered?
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What Does "Sleep" in the Corners of Dog's Eyes Mean? 0
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What is ""Sleep" in the eyes?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My Husky has what we call 'sleep or sand' in the inner corners of his eyes. Lately, the material has been moist and gooey. Should I be concerned?Q: My Husky has what we call '…
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How-to Find a Good Groomer

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Grooming is an essential part of our pets' health and hygiene. Pets with healthy, clean coats are happier animals! While some dogs and cats are easy to bathe and brush at home,…
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Should I let my vet perform a lumpectomy on my dog? 0
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Lumpectomy On Dogs

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My Jack Russell Terrier has a fatty tumor on her belly.  The vet wants to do a lumpectomy.  Should I let her do it or is the anesthesia too risky?Q: My Jack Russell…
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Is There An Alternative To Declawing My Cat? 0
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An Alternative to Declawing?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
There are several alternatives to declawing a cat. Petside's expert shares a few things you can do to protect your furniture without declawing your cat.
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Can You Explain Zinc Posioning in Pets? 0
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Can You Explain Zinc Posioning

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: In the American Profile insert for May 4-10, your "Ask the Vet" piece warns against "creams with zinc" because of "red blood cell problems." Isn't zinc is an essential…
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What Shots Are Needed for Indoor Cats? 0
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Shots for Indoor Cats

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I have five cats that are all indoor cats, and if they ever go outside I'm with them. What shots are necessary and how often?Q: I have five cats that are all indoor cats, and…
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why are my dogs ears cold
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Why Are My Dog's Ears Cold?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Wondering why your dog's ears are cold? Read on for an answer!
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