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first aid. This month is dedicated to raising awareness among pet parents and animal lovers about injuries and emergency care. While prevention is best, accidents and unfortunate situations may occur, so it’s important to be prepared so you can jump into action. I turned to Bobby Silcott, a retired EMT
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