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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.

3 things pet insurance covers that you probably think it doesn’t

Thursday, Sep 18th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

When I blog about my educational campaign with Embrace Pet Insurance to end economic euthanasia, I always get a certain number of comments that “pet insurance doesn’t cover anything.” The […]

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Something you may not know about pilling cats

Wednesday, Sep 17th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Just when you think you know everything about how to pill a cat, something new comes along. That’s how one of my readers felt after a recent hospital visit with […]

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Why pet pain prevention is better than cure

Tuesday, Sep 16th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

When is the best time to give a pet pain medication? Before the pain starts, or as soon after as possible. While human beings might like being “tough guys” who […]

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Shelter dog helps 9/11 veteran overcome PTSD

Thursday, Sep 11th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Like so many Americans, Melissa Maher enlisted in the armed forces in 2001, following the 9/11 attacks. And like so many of our military, she came out of the conflict […]

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Quick tip to stop canine shedding

Wednesday, Sep 10th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Shedding is a top complaint for dog owners, but there’s one quick tip you can use for quick, short-term control. If you’re entertaining or visiting someone else’s home, use a […]

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