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AVMA Offers Pandemic Advice for Socializing Dogs
Cats and Dogs Can be Infected by Novel Coronavirus but Appear Unlikely to Pass It to People
AVMA Issues Report on Antimicrobial Resistance and Animal Health
AVMA Publishes Resource on Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine
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Introduction to Gerbils
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Description and Physical Characteristics of Gerbils
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Special Considerations for Gerbils
Selecting a Gerbil
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Routine Health Care of Gerbils
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Breeding and Reproduction of Gerbils
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