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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.

Study: Pets’ fear of visiting veterinarian on the rise

Monday, Aug 18th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

If you’re wondering why I’m so committed to a Fear-Free revolution in veterinary medicine, look no further than a recent white paper on veterinary care published by the American Veterinary […]

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Love your pets? Check their chips today!

Friday, Aug 15th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Happy Check the Chip Day! I’m talking about pet identification microchipping, the most important step you can take to ensure your pet gets home to you if he ever goes […]

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8 tips for picking a great shelter pet

Thursday, Aug 14th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Shelters are full of great pets — how do you pick the one (or two!) that’s right for you? My Pet Connection co-writer Kim Campbell Thonrton and I are big […]

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CSU vets and the USDA answer your equine vesicular stomatitis questions

Wednesday, Aug 13th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Horse owners: Has the news about the fast-spreading vesicular stomatitis outbreak among horses in Colorado and Texas got you spooked? Vesicular stomatitis is a highly contagious viral disease that causes […]

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What NJ forgot in ban on pet tattoos, piercings

Tuesday, Aug 12th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Most pet lovers would agree that piercing and tattooing are an individual choice for people, but needless and cruel for pets. The state of New Jersey wants to ban those […]

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