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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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How To Remove Matted Fur
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How To Remove Matted Fur

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Pets with long hair often get matted fur. These patches of hair can cause skin irritation in our pets. Dr. Lauren teaches you a safe way to remove these matts.
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deaf and blind Dachshund
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Caring for Deaf and Blind Pets

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Advice for caring for a deaf or blind pet!
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Q: Why Does Cat Drag Hiney on Carpet? 0
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Why Does Cat Drag Hiney on Rug

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My female cat drags her hiney on the carpet.  She's an indoor cat and doesn't have worms.  Why is she doing this?Q: My female cat drags her hiney on the carpet.…
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How to Stop Cat Biting 0
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How to Stop Cat Biting

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My cat bites me to get my attention when I'm reading or at the computer. How can I get him to stop?
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Dogs & Hemorrhoids 0
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Dogs & Hemorrhoids

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
My female Shih Tzu has a discharge of blood from her bum and a bump on the right side above her leg. Do dogs get hemorrhoids?
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Cat drooling
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Help! My Cat is Drooling!

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
My cat is drooling. Why?
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What Could Be The Cause of my Dog Having Swelling around the Eyes & Jowls? 0
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Swelling Around Eyes

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My boxer, female and nursing, has developed swelling around the eyes and jowls. What could it be?Q: My boxer, female and nursing, has developed swelling around the eyes and…
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What Are The Signs of a Cat in Heat? 0
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The Signs of a Cat in Heat

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I think my female cat is going into heat. What are the sure signs?Q: I think my female cat is going into heat. What are the sure signs? A: If your female cat is not spayed and…
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Do Dogs Get Bored of the Same Food 0
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Do Dogs Get Bored of the Food

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Is it a good idea to change dry dog food every so often to combat boredom or is it better to feed the same dry dog food all of their life?Q: Is it a good idea to change dry dog…
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Could My Dog with Lingering Dry Cough Have Caught It From Other Dogs at the Dog Park? 0
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Could My Dog have Dry Cough

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My yellow lab has a dry cough that won't do away. I have been taking him to a dog park lately. Could he have caught something from the other dogs?Q: My yellow lab has a dry…
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