Researchers have made amazing strides in specialized areas of veterinary medicine. These treatments can greatly improve a sick animal’s quality of life, and often cure or at least add months to years to the time the pet and owner can share together. Today’s guest explains all the details about veterinary specialties. Dr. Nancy Kay is a board certified specialist in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and published in several professional journals and textbooks, including the book SPEAKING FOR SPOT.

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