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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.

Shelters saving more at-risk kittens

Tuesday, Mar 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Does your shelter have a kitten nursery? It’s one of the trends in the shelter community’s efforts to save more animals, especially those who typically aren’t considered adoptable. Kittens? Unadoptable? […]

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Pupulation control: Deciding when to spay or neuter your dog depends on many factors, not just age

Friday, Feb 28th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

If you got a puppy during the holidays, you’re probably starting to wonder when you should have your young pal spayed (removal of ovaries and uterus) or neutered (removal of […]

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Show dogs dazzle outside the ring

Friday, Feb 14th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Have you ever wondered what show dogs do in their down time? Well, they’re not lolling around on the sofa and eating doggie bonbons. They’re out there making therapy visits, […]

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Paw care’s a must for your dog

Tuesday, Feb 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Your dog’s paws are the foundation of his anatomy. He depends on them not only to take him places, but also to provide traction on snow, ice or other slick […]

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Use clicker-training to teach tricks to pocket-size pets

Monday, Jan 27th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Can your ferret play basketball? Your rabbit race through weave poles? Your pot-bellied pig complete an obedience routine? Well, why not? These animals, as well as guinea pigs, rats, mice, […]

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