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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.

How to help your dog’s carsickness

Monday, Jun 3rd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Your dog doesn’t actually have to throw up in the car for you to know he has carsickness. Panting, restlessness, and anxiety are all signs he’s not feeling well while […]

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Why some cats have extra toes

Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Ever wondered about “Hemingway cats,” those felines with extra toes? A reader did; here’s the story! Q: Why do some cats have extra toes? A: Cats normally have 18 toes: […]

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Remembering all the animals of war this Memorial Day

Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Monday is Memorial Day in the U.S., a day to honor those who have their lives for our country and for freedom around the world. Among that number were many […]

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Crate-train cats? Yes, you can

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

When a reader asked if it was possible to crate-train a cat the way you would train a dog, I immediately turned to my usual source of all things training, […]

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How to prevent early-morning feline food demands

Monday, May 13th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

It’s a cat’s world, and we just live in it. At no time is this more true than in the middle of the night when your feline family member decides […]

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