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Ranch dog health: Veterinarian covers key health risks ranch dogs are up against

Apr 18, 2021
Apr 18, 2021 Updated Jul 19, 2021

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He went to open the gate toward another pasture on the family’s South Texas ranch, and his dog Hilda, an Australian shepherd, wouldn’t let him take another step. Soon, he learned why.

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