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From pet health tips to ideas on fighting boredom and loneliness in pets, you can learn how to make your pets' lives better here.

Tips and tricks to keep your cat safe

Friday, Feb 10th, 2023 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A family of new cat-owners wrote for ideas on how to keep their cat safe. I had some ideas that might help, and might help you and your cats, too! […]

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What you need to know about chemotherapy for pets

Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2023 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Few things are as devastating as the diagnosis of cancer, including for our beloved pets. But chemotherapy can actually be easier on our cats and dogs than on human patients. […]

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Dealing with a finicky cat

Friday, Jan 6th, 2023 | By Dr. Marty Becker

We say cats are “finicky,” but the real situation is more complicated. Here’s how I responded to a reader’s question about her finicky feline. Q: My cat is so fussy […]

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A year-end message and help for those who struggle with emotional pain

Saturday, Dec 24th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

As we draw to the year’s end, my family and I are going to be unplugging from social media for the week between Christmas and New Year’s, as we always […]

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Fun ways to give your cats more exercise

Tuesday, Dec 6th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

These days, pet cats are “born retired.” That’s not good for them mentally or physically, and it can contribute to behavior problems. Here’s what I told a reader who wanted […]

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