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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.

Do bug-eating cats bite off more than they can chew?

Thursday, Nov 5th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Most cats like to hunt and eat insects that wander across their path. With a few exceptions, you shouldn’t let your cat’s love of the creepy crawly critters bug you! […]

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The pros and cons of pet Halloween costumes

Tuesday, Oct 27th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Pets are a part of our lives, which means they go to parties, events, and out trick-or-treating with us. A reader wants input on whether Halloween costumes for pets are […]

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Our nation’s military dogs need your voice right now!

Monday, Oct 26th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Friends, I need you to take action RIGHT NOW to help our nation’s military dogs! After so many years of trying, the American Humane Association​ finally managed to get members […]

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When a dog’s tail wound isn’t just a tail wound

Thursday, Oct 22nd, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Darwin the dog developed an ulcer near his tail that was first diagnosed as a bacterial infection and treated with antibiotics. When it got worse, his owner, Florida resident Efram […]

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Why becoming a veterinary nurse is a better idea every day

Friday, Oct 16th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

My niece recently asked me if I thought it was a good idea to become a veterinary technician — or, as they’ll soon be known if the National Association of […]

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