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Dermatological problems have
been found to be the second most
common reason owners bring
their dogs to the veterinarian,
after preventive healthcare.
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Of course you want to ease the
discomfort of the pets (and their
owners) as quickly as possible,
but with the number of treatment
plans and prescription options,
it can be overwhelming for pet
owners to know what they should
be doing. It may also be difficult
for them to follow through with
sometimes-complicated
treatment plans for chronic
problems.
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