How to use a self-service dog wash without freaking out your dog
Wednesday, Aug 22nd, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
While those with small dogs can wash them in a kitchen or laundry room sink, many owners of larger pooches head for the self-service dog wash. That goes double with […]
Read more »Heartworm infection is growing, and resistance to preventives is on the rise. What can pet owners do?
Monday, Aug 20th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Yes, it’s true: Heartworm is developing resistance to common preventives, and the number of affected dogs and cats is spreading. We tackle this problem – and what to do about […]
Read more »Vacation
Monday, Aug 13th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
QT Pi and I will be catching some ZZZs and taking a break the week of Aug. 13, 2018. We’ll see you on the 20th!
Read more »The opioid crisis affects veterinary medicine, too. Here’s how
Monday, Aug 6th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
In our weekly Pet Connection feature, we’re tackling the opioid crisis and how it’s impacting veterinary medicine: If you don’t take pain medications or haven’t had surgery recently, you probably […]
Read more »The problem with pets and marijuana/cannabis poisoning
Monday, Jul 30th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is receiving an increasing number of calls regarding pets who have eaten marijuana plants or dried cannabis, as are local veterinarians. Animals can get […]
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