Researchers testing drug that might extend dogs’ lives by 15 percent
Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Researchers at the University of Washington are raising money and recruiting dogs for a study that might extend dogs’ lives. From the Dog Aging Project’s website: We believe that improving […]
Read more »Is there a new treatment for cats with chronic urinary blockage?
Monday, Nov 3rd, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
There may be a new treatment for obstructive feline idiopathic cystitis, or chronic urinary blockage in cats without a known cause. The Winn Feline Foundation recently reported on a pilot […]
Read more »A true story of people, pets, and doing the work of the angels
Sunday, Nov 2nd, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Just how much goodness is in the world when it comes to animals? A lot, at least, when you’re at North Idaho Animal Hospital. That’s where I practice, but I […]
Read more »The scariest Halloween pet warning of all
Friday, Oct 31st, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Know what’s scarier to me than the worst Halloween pet warning of all? The thought of the hundreds of thousands of homeless pets sitting in shelters and rescue groups right […]
Read more »Why we need to break the chains on dogs
Tuesday, Oct 28th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
In all the years I’ve lived on our ranch in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, I’ve been troubled as I drive by dogs chained to trees, doghouses, or stakes in the ground. […]
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