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Have you mastered these five feline emergency procedures?

When a critically ill patient needs a life-saving procedure, your skills can make all the difference. According to critical care specialist Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, there are five important procedures that every veterinarian should learn to perform in cats. In a presentation at Fetch dvm360 conference in Baltimore, Dr. Lee explained why these procedures are critical and offered tips for improving your skills. Here are her top five important procedures—master them so you'll be ready to jump in the next time a critically ill feline patient arrives at your practice. More

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