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[Q & A] Veterinary Acronyms
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You take your dog to the emergency clinic with a torn foot pad. Upon discharge, the vet hands you the records to take to your regular vet. You see that the first entry on the record is "Dog is BAR". Should you be concerned? What does this stand for?


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