Taking the ‘pet’ out of ‘petrified’ one shelter at a time
Friday, Aug 23rd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Today, an estimated 13,000 sheltering organizations care for an estimated 6-7 million homeless animals annually—mostly cats and dogs. Organizations vary in size from those that are very large, handling tens […]
Read more »Signs a dog is healthy
Monday, Aug 19th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
You’ve probably seen television doctors talking about a patient’s “vitals.” That’s something we measure in veterinary medicine, too. Here’s how I explained it to a reader. Q: What are vital […]
Read more »How to build a DIY scratching post your cat will love
Monday, Aug 12th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader has the DIY bug and a cat. Here are some tips for building a great scratching post! Q: I want to build a scratching post for my cat. […]
Read more »Your cat needs more playtime than you think
Monday, Aug 5th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader wanted to know just how much playtime her cat really needs. I’m glad she asked this question, because most cats I see as a veterinarian aren’t even coming […]
Read more »Is your upholstery a health danger to your cat?
Monday, Jul 29th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If your cat has hyperthyroidism, the cause may be flame retardants in the environment. Feline hyperthyroidism, first diagnosed in 1979, is the most common endocrine disease in older cats. In […]
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