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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.

Starved horses in Tennessee need help!

Monday, Aug 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Dunlap of Dunlap Equine ServicesĀ  in western Tennessee is helping the American Humane Association assist in the rescue and rehabilitation of six horses currently in critical condition […]

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What NOT to do if you love your pet

Friday, Aug 1st, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Nothing generates instant happiness in a dog like opening the refrigerator or treat drawer. Unfortunately, as this delighted frenzy of fur keeps begging, you give more treats, and he starts […]

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What to do if your dog is stung by a bee

Thursday, Jul 31st, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Do you know what to do if your dog gets stung by a bee? One of my readers asked: Q: My dog just got stung by a bee. He didn’t […]

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Tara the Hero Cat joins feline friends to raise money for shelter pets

Wednesday, Jul 30th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Remember Tara, the brave hero cat who made international news by saving her family’s little boy from a dog attack? She’ll be the special guest of Matilda, the Algonquin Hotel […]

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What a difference a weigh makes: How knowing your pet’s weight can help trim the pounds

Tuesday, Jul 29th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Most pet owners with overweight or obese cats and dogs think their pets are at or near their ideal body weight, and therefore aren’t willing to do something about the […]

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