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Old 04-15-2011, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Echo Farm View Post
Seriously,

Any vets or trainers who can explain the shaved area? For what reason is that area normally shaved?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/easygoer/5606219087
ultrasound of area, or take joint fluid out to examine (infection, inflammation, etc), or injection. Not a big deal.
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