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Routine health screening can help track and detect your pet’s condition if and when it worsens.\n\n\n\n■ Food Dictionary\nHave you ever wondered if it's okay to feed your pet a certain food item?\nFind out what foods your pet can and should not eat with Buddydoc's Food Dictionary!\n\n\n\n■ Calendar\nStay on top of your pet’s vaccination and deworming schedules.\nSet reminders for important clinic appointments, pet meds, medication refill schedules, and more!\n\n\n\n\nWith Buddydoc, you have access to our smart symptom checker, ask-a-vet forum, food dictionary, and much more to ensure your pet stays in the best condition possible.\n\nDownload Buddydoc and enhance your pet’s health today!\n\n\n\n\n\n[FEEDBACK]\n\n\n\nIf you are enjoying our app, we’d love for you to share your reasons why so other pet parents can join the buddydoc family!\nHave you noticed a problem or have any suggestions?\nContact us at cs@buddydoc.io. 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