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	<title>Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital of San Diego &#187; Pet Education</title>
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		<title>Household and Garden Toxins</title>
		<link>http://www.rsfvets.com/news/2010/08/05/household-and-garden-toxins/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a plethora of items that are potential toxins to pets. Often, toxins are found in everyday items that are easily accessible within your home or garden.  In 2009, the Animal Poison Control Center handled over 140,000 pet toxicity cases.  The majority of these cases involved basic household items including human and pet medication, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Animal Allergies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just as people suffer from allergies, so do pets.  Allergies can be caused by an array of things, such as plants, household items, bugs, bug bites, food and even types of materials used to make beds or food dishes.  If you notice that your pet is excessively chewing, licking, scratching, or has fur loss, scabs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Osteoarthritis</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We live in a society full of active humans and canine companions.  Dog parks and beaches are busy with active dogs swimming, running, and jumping.  However, as our active dogs age, they oftentimes start to get stiff and sore, and can develop osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disorder. While most owners associate a slowdown in their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fleas!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flea season has arrived! As the weather warms, fleas become a bigger problem. Did you know, there are over 2000 species of fleas, and females can lay up to 20-50 eggs a day? With such a large flea population, your pets are bound to pick up a few fleas from time to time. Prevent your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meet Our New Additions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our staff is continually growing as our patients increase in number.  Our increase in staff always allows for us to provide better service to your pets.  Recently our hospital was able to add another technician as well as another office specialist.  We’re proud to announce our new hires, Justine and Malia. Justine, a native San [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Microchips Save Pets</title>
		<link>http://www.rsfvets.com/news/2010/05/19/microchips-can-save-pets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 16:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who would have known that a small chip the size of a grain of rice could save lives and reunite pets with their owners?  According to HomeAgain Pet Recovery, 1 in 3 pets go missing. Tragically, 90% of missing pets without identification never return home. Thanks to microchip technology, this does not need to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Obesity in Pets</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 18:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What most pet parents may not realize is that obesity in pets may cause other health problems.  According to Dr. Sophie Steele, DVM, a 5 pound weight gain in a cat is the equivalent to a 130 pound person gaining 70 pounds.  Excess weight puts extra stress on joints causing problems such as arthritis, digenerative [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Follow us on Twitter!</title>
		<link>http://www.rsfvets.com/news/2010/04/13/follow-us-on-twitter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Follow us on twitter to get cute animal stories, pictures and updates send directly to you.  Check out our twitter here.]]></description>
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		<title>Snake Safety in the Summer!</title>
		<link>http://www.rsfvets.com/news/2010/03/30/snake-safety-in-the-summer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the weather warms up, rattlesnakes start to stir and sightings are likely to become more prevalent. The poisonous bite of the rattlesnake can pose a danger to you and your pets, and their bites potentially lethal without veterinary care. Any type of a snake-bite should be considered an emergency. Keep your pets safe by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pictures of Gorgeous Pets</title>
		<link>http://www.rsfvets.com/news/2010/01/28/pictures-of-gorgeous-pets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Bechtol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The memory of a pet through pictures is something to cherish but to truly capture your pet’s personality in pictures is a hard feat.  Why not let a professional do the job for you? Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital has teamed up with Lauren Helm to offer professional pet photography to all pet owners.  No [...]]]></description>
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