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Dr. Lauren's Bio

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. More »
Dr. Lauren's Appearances

Dr. Lauren appeared on the Today Show to talk about parasites on Sunday, June 22nd, 2008. More »
Dogs & Hemorrhoids

My female Shih Tzu has a discharge of blood from her bum and a bump on the right side above her leg. More »
Do Dogs Get Bored of the Same Food

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? More »
Puppies & Heartworm

Q: My dog was diagnosed with heartworms while she was pregnant and delivered a month later. More »
Pets Exercising after Eating

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? More »
Why do my dogs eat dirt?

Q: We have two Miniature Schnauzers that continually eat dirt out of the potted plants. Could there be vitamin deficiencies in the food we feed them? More »

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Miniature Donkey Stolen: Owners, Bereft

As far as I am concerned, and I think that most animal lovers would agree,...
An Animal Rescuer's Answering Machine

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Santa Monica Passes Ordinance Banning Cat Declawing

After the hugely disappointing decision by the Malibu, California City Council on October 12, in...
Today is National Cat Day: Let's Celebrate

Today, October 29, is a very important and special day in the lives of cat...