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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.

My top tip for litterbox problems in multi-cat homes

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Do you have a cat who doesn’t use the litterbox reliably? Or do you just want to make sure that situation doesn’t arise? You may need my “plus one” rule. […]

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Veterinarians: I want to meet you in Los Angeles next week!

Monday, Apr 27th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I think most of my veterinary colleagues know I’ve been on a “mission from Dog” to spread the Fear Free® message to our profession. That’s mostly been about the fear […]

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Will your dog benefit from elbow surgery?

Friday, Apr 24th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Whether your dog has a genetic condition, arthritis, or an injury, there may be a time your veterinarian recommends elbow surgery. Is that the right choice for your dog? One […]

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3 major problems that could be causing your dog’s bad breath

Wednesday, Apr 22nd, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Does your dog’s bad breath mean he has dental problems? Probably, but it could also be a sign of a serious health problem. While we sometimes tease about “doggy breath,” […]

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‘Home Depot Cart’ dog, Ike, loses his fight with cancer

Monday, Apr 20th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

His story swept across the Internet when Ernesto Moran and Justin Wadman, two employees at a California Home Depot, crafted a cart to help 15-year-old dog Ike get around when […]

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