One last thing you can do for Lazaruff, the dog who lived
Thursday, Feb 7th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Friends, I want to thank all of you for your prayers, warm thoughts, and support as we have worked to heal Lazaruff, the Louisiana dog who came back from the […]
Read more »Do you really need to groom your cat?
Monday, Feb 4th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Cats are pretty good at grooming themselves, but that doesn’t mean they can’t use a little help. Here’s what I told a reader who just got her first cat. Q: […]
Read more »Feline eye disease can cause irreversible glaucoma, cataracts, and blindness
Monday, Jan 28th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Uveitis is a fairly common problem in cats, and can have a number of causes. Because of the seriousness of leaving it untreated, all cat owners need to be aware […]
Read more »The evolution of cat handling: From the ‘two-zip code’ stretch to ‘gentle control’
Thursday, Jan 24th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
In veterinary school we had a class called “restraint.” One of Merriam Webster’s definitions is restricting movement. From experience, I’ll tell you that “restraint” in vet med often meant heavy […]
Read more »How to change outdoor cats into happy, healthy indoor cats
Monday, Jan 21st, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Can outdoor cats learn to live happily indoors? You bet! My daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, and I teamed up to share these tips with a reader who is making the […]
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