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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.

15 easy ways to enrich your indoor cat’s life!

Wednesday, Feb 3rd, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I was at a chain pet store the other day and watched people crowding around the cat treat and toy sections. It got me to thinking about all the ways […]

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Holistic remedies using essential oils are a danger to your pets

Friday, Jan 29th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Do you use essential oils? They can be damaging or outright deadly if they’re used around pets. Even inhaling essential oils can cause your pet to become seriously ill! Here’s […]

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How to know if it’s time to say goodbye to a pet

Wednesday, Jan 27th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Knowing when to say goodbye to a beloved pet is the most difficult challenge we face as pet lovers. It never gets any easier and often leaves us questioning if […]

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Secondhand smoke harms people and pets

Thursday, Jan 21st, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Everyone knows that secondhand smoke can be incredibly damaging to children and anyone who lives with smokers, but it’s important to remember that it affects pets too! Q: My boyfriend […]

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The causes of feline fur loss

Thursday, Jan 14th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Shedding is one thing, but what happens if your cat stops looking like your furry best friend? Fur loss in cats can have many causes, and bare patches where you […]

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