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Articles Reviewed by: Jaime Bast, RVT, CCRP, KPA-CTP, FFCP

Jaime Bast, RVT, CCRP, KPA-CTP, FFCP

Jaime Bast RVT, CCRP, KPA-CTP, FFCP is a copywriter and registered veterinary technician from St. Louis, Missouri. In her free time, Jaime loves learning about canine nutrition and behavior, and training and competing with her American cocker spaniels in a variety of dog sports.

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