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Dogs with floppy ears, especially if they are heavy, are more likely to develop ear infections, as the ear canals are dark and are not exposed to the air. One method to improve airflow is to tie the ...

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Testing for step throat and ear infections is now available at select ... reducing wait times for treatment, and lightening the load on emergency rooms and other health-care providers," said ...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression ...