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- Lichtenberg, Debora, VMD. “Rabies: What Pet Parents Should Know.” Petful. Jan. 28, 2020. https://www.petful.com/pet-health/warning-signs-of-rabies-in-dogs/.
- “People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets.” American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets.
- Ripley, Katherine. “Can Dogs Eat Potatoes?” American Kennel Club. July 26, 2018. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-potatoes/.
- Becker, Karen, DVM. “If Your Pet Consumes THIS Poison — Induce Vomiting as Soon as Possible…” Healthy Pets. March 3, 2011. https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/03/15/how-and-when-to-induce-vomiting-in-pets.aspx.
- Adams, Vicki J., PhD, DVM, MRCVS, et al. “Evidence of Longer Life; a Cohort of 39 Labrador Retrievers.” Veterinary Record 182, no. 7 (Feb. 26, 2018): 408. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5890640/.
- Salt, Carina, et al. “Association Between Life Span and Body Condition in Neutered Client‐Owned Dogs.” Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 33, no. 1 (January/February 2019): 89–99. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jvim.15367.
- Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. https://petobesityprevention.org/.
- “4 Common Flea Diseases in Cats.” Pet Basics From Bayer. https://www.petbasics.com/cat-education/cat-flea-diseases/.
- Lichtenberg, Debora, VMD. “The Best Way to Treat Fleas.” Petful. July 16, 2019. https://www.petful.com/pet-health/best-way-to-treat-fleas-veterinarian/.
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This pet health content was reviewed for accuracy by a veterinarian, Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS. It was last reviewed and updated April 14, 2020.If you have questions or concerns, call your vet, who is best equipped to ensure the health and well-being of your pet. This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.