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13. Veterinary technologists and assistants
Projected increase in 2018: 35.8 percent
Number employed in 2008: 80,000
Median pay in 2008: $28,900
Education/training: Most entry-level veterinary technicians have a 2-year associate degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited community college program. All states require passing a credentialing exam following coursework.
Job outlook: Veterinary technologists will enjoy excellent job opportunities due [...]

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Q: Are there common “people” foods that are poisonous to my dog other than chocolate?
A: Actually yes!  There are many foods that are potentilly harmfull to your pet.
The fatty foods that we tend to eat on a daily basis are much too high in fat for our pets to handle.  Even table scraps of meat are too [...]

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Q: How can I prevent my dog’s hot spots? – T-dog, Newton, MA
A: Well T-dog, hot spots, also known as acute moist dermatitis can have several different causes. They can be caused by fleas, allergies, mites, and poor grooming habits. To prevent hot spots from recurring have your dog’s hair clipped short during summer months, [...]

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We’ve got a new feature at BostonPetLink,  Ask the Vet-Tech is where you can pose your puppy or kitty questions.  You’ll always get an answer within 24 hours, and it may even get published right here on BostonPetLink.com.
With that said, here we go!
Q: Alphadog, my cat is shredding my furniture but I don’t want to [...]

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