My Vet Friend

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The vet advice you'd actually get if you knew one, written for pet owners, vet professionals, and everyone navigating the beautiful, complicated reality of loving an animal.

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About Dr. Melanie Moore

🇨🇦 Veterinarian. The friend your pet wishes you had on speed dial. I'm Dr. Mel — holding space for the hard moments and translating everything that gets lost between the exam room and your drive home.

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