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    <p>LAKELAND, Fla. - Ahead of the potentially catastrophic storm, Irma, the last thing you want to forget about are your pets.</p><p>ABC Action News reached out to experts to find out what to do with both indoor and outdoor pets ahead of the storm.</p><p>Companion Animal Hospital in Lakeland suggests the follow precautions.</p>
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	<li>If your pet is a highly stressed animal, consult a vet about anti-anxiety meds for the storm.</li>
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