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If your pet is seriously ill and especially if there is a potentially LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY involving your pet, DO NOT WAIT. TAKE YOUR PET IMMEDIATELY TO A TRAINED VETERINARIAN OR ANIMAL EMERGENCY CENTER IN THE CITY IN WHICH YOU LIVE.
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