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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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What Could Be the Cause of my Dog Urinating while Asleep? 0
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Dog Urinating while Asleep

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: Our dog has started to go to the bathroom while she is sleeping. Could this be from bad dreams or could she have an infection of some kind?Q: Our dog has started to go to the…
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Q: How Did My Dog Get Intestinal Parasites? 0
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Cause of Intestinal Parasites?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I have a 1-year-old Border Collie/Lab mix who's been diagnosed with intestinal parasites. Can you please tell me how she may have got this?Q: I have a 1-year-old Border Collie/…
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Is There An Antidote For My Cat Who Ate Some Poinsettia Plant? 0
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Antidote For Poinsettia Plant

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I caught my cat just as he took a bite of a poinsettia plant. I gave him a little milk because I'd heard milk is an antidote to some poisons. Is there an antidote for…
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What's The Best Kind Of Kitty Litter To Get? 0
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What's The Best Kind Of Kitty

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: I just bought a kitten but I'm confused about the kitty litter. Is there one type that is better than the rest? I would like something that doesn't smell and is good for the…
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What Should I Do About The Pus & Crust in my Kittens' Eyes? 0
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Pus & Crust in my Kittens' Eye

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My cat had her kitten up in the loft of our garage. The kittens have pus coming out of their eyes and crust around them. What should I do? Will they become blind?Q: My cat had…
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How Can I Help My Pets Lose Weight? 0
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How Your Pet Can Lose Weight

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My vet says my pets are a little overweight. What is the best way to help them get healthy?Q: My vet says my pets are a little overweight. What is the best way to help them get…
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Can my Kitten Eat Dog Food? 0
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Can my Kitten Eat Dog Food?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: Is it okay that my kitten prefers my dogs' food to her own kitten food? I feed my dogs good food and they are healthy, but I also want her to be healthy.
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How Can I Prevent Ear Infections in my Dog? 0
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Prevention of Ear Infections

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My 3 year old Shih Tzu repeatedly gets ear infections in the same ear. How can I prevent this, and what is the best way to treat it at home?Q: My 3 year old Shih Tzu repeatedly…
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Pets Exercising after Eating 0
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Pets Exercising after Eating

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
How long after eating can my cats exercise or play? It's a good idea for people to wait before working out, so should I give them some time to digest too?
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How Can I Prevent Diaper Rash on my Dog? 0
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How Can I Prevent Diaper Rash

by Dr. Lauren Brickman
Q: My dog has what the vet called a "diaper rash" near her groin from too much hair staying wet after urinating. Is there a way to prevent this? Is it really from too much hair?
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