It’s been a year short on blessings, but Happy Thanksgiving anyway!
Tuesday, Nov 24th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I doubt I’d get any disagreement for saying 2020 won’t go down in history as anyone’s favorite year. This year has been difficult, unpleasant, incomprehensible, disappointing, and often painful. I […]
Read more »Why your pet ‘acts up’
Sunday, Nov 22nd, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker
There are three common reasons pets have behavior problems, but their humans often misunderstand them. Here’s what’s going on. Q: How can I better understand my pet? She often misbehaves […]
Read more »Deaf pet? Here’s what you need to know
Monday, Nov 16th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader is considering adopting a deaf pet and asked my advice. I have seen many wonderful examples of happy families with a deaf pet, so I enthusiastically shared some! […]
Read more »Can’t we even agree dogs are good anymore?
Wednesday, Nov 11th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I don’t post about politics here or on my social media, and I’m not going to start now. But I found myself wanting to welcome our new First Dogs Elect, […]
Read more »What you need to know about your cat’s vital signs
Monday, Nov 9th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Vital signs aren’t just for televsion shows set in hospital ERs. They’re for cats, too. Here’s how I explained it to a reader. Q: What should I know about determining […]
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