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The Sound I Learned to Dread The joy is so pure it’s almost blinding. For my Golden Retriever, Finn, the...

Introduction: The Head-Shaking Heartbreak I Know Too Well I remember the sound like it was yesterday. A rhythmic thump-thump-thump from...

Introduction: The Unwelcome Souvenir The air in the vet's office hung thick with a mixture of antiseptic and relief. The...

Introduction: The Revolving Door of the Vet's Office I remember the exact moment the dread set in. It wasn’t the...

The Modern Support Animal Landscape: A Critical Introduction The discourse surrounding emotional support animals (ESAs) is fraught with public confusion,...

The Persistent Challenge of Dog Urine on Concrete: A Material Science and Biochemical Perspective The persistent and recurring malodor associated...

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Section 1: Introduction: The Mistake That Nearly Cost a Family Everything Early in my career, long before earning my certification...

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