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猫咪的心脏健康问题不容忽视，尤其是感染性心内膜炎。及时关注宠物症状，确保您的猫咪获得必要的兽医建议。
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_endocarditis_infective
#猫咪健康 #猫咪心脏病
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_endocarditis_infective
#猫咪健康 #猫咪心脏病
猫咪的心脏健康问题不容忽视，尤其是感染性心内膜炎。及时关注宠物症状，确保您的猫咪获得必要的兽医建议。
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_endocarditis_infective
#猫咪健康 #猫咪心脏病
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