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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.

Allergic to dogs? There’s help!

Friday, Oct 14th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

What happens when true love conflicts with dog allergies? Here’s what I told a reader. Q: My fiance has a beloved cavalier King Charles spaniel, and I’m worried because I’m […]

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Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep: Goodbye, Quill’N

Thursday, Oct 6th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Our beloved dog Quill’N, of the endlessly wagging rear end, three-legged athleticism, and pure joy of living, has gone home to her Creator. The hole in our hearts she’s left […]

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Is it OK to give cat food to your dog?

Thursday, Oct 6th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Cats definitely can’t get all their nutritional needs met from a diet of dog food, but what about the reverse? Is it okay to give cat food to your dog? […]

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Can your pet die from licking you? If you use this cream, yes

Thursday, Sep 29th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Lots of pets love to lick their people, but that can be hazardous if tongues come in contact with medicated creams. The Food & Drug Administration has received reports of […]

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Diseases you can catch from your pets

Thursday, Sep 22nd, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Are you at risk from diseases you can catch from your pets? Yes, but there are plenty of steps you can take to reduce or eliminate that risk! Q: My […]

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