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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.

Is your dog a rock chomper?

Friday, Jul 18th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

My dog has rocks in her stomach. Do you think they’re in her head too? My beloved rescue dog, Gracie, is a spayed female Lab/Pit mix who was in a […]

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Minnesota law protects dogs, cats used in some research from euthanasia

Thursday, Jul 17th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Scientific and educational facilities operated by, or in collaboration with, Minnesota colleges and universities that receive public money will no longer be allowed to euthanize dogs and cats used in […]

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Saving Clayton: How social media is changing pet rescue

Wednesday, Jul 16th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Have you ever shared the story of a pet in need on social media? You’re part of a movement. From my co-writer Kim Campbell Thornton in this week’s Pet Connection: […]

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Working for a Fear Free world for cats!

Monday, Jul 14th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I want veterinary visits to be Fear-Free for all animals, but it’s the cats who really break my heart. I shared this image on my Facebook page a couple of […]

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Getting a dog? Planning makes perfect

Friday, Jul 11th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

We all know the feeling: We see a well-trained dog in a movie or on TV, or watch a dog show, or randomly encountering an exotic breed on the street, […]

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