Eileen Fatcheric, DVM

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Dr. Eileen Fatcheric is a 1988 graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She owned and managed her own small-animal veterinary hospital for 17 years and currently sees patients part time in Syracuse, New York.

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Splenic Mass in Dogs: What You Need to Know

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Protozoal Infections in Dogs

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Dog Scooting: How To Help Your Dog’s Anal Gland Problems

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Ticks on Dogs: Everything You Need to Know

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How to Remove a Tick from a Dog

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Signs of Pancreatitis in Dogs

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Quick, Make Dog Fleas Flee

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Spay Incontinence

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Dog Tear Stains: What You Should Know

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What Are Probiotics For Dogs?

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Dog Hiccups: Can Dogs Get Hiccups?

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Leptospirosis in Dogs: What You Should Know

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