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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.

Should you worry if your dog is panting?

Wednesday, Dec 2nd, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

We want dogs to get panting tired at least once every day. And dogs are designed to pant to cool off when they’re starting to get overheated. But is your […]

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How to keep dogs zen when offering treats

Tuesday, Nov 24th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Have you ever had an over-eager dog who would get a little rough when he tries to snag a treat or food? My daughter and professional dog trainer, Mikkel Becker, […]

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Acupuncture can curb arthritis in some suffering pets

Tuesday, Nov 17th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Can pets benefit from acupuncture? You bet! While some patients may not respond to this traditional Chinese medicine, others suffering from pain or joint disease will improve with treatment. Q: […]

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Pets at work make sense for employers, employees – and customers!

Thursday, Nov 12th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Employee benefits network BenefitsPRO lists five good reasons companies should consider making offices pet-friendly: they relieve stress (who doesn’t relax when giving a dog a belly rub or petting a […]

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Age-old tricks to keep senior dogs comfortable

Wednesday, Nov 11th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

It’s currently Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and as the proud Dad of three senior dogs, I can tell you these “golden oldies” are a treasure beyond price. While it […]

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