Study: Dogs reduce stress in children
Thursday, Jul 7th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Kids and dogs go together like peanut butter and chocolate, and a study published last month in the journal PLOS One shows that their connection has real benefits. Researchers found […]
Read more »Plants your cats can nibble, and the ones they can’t
Thursday, Jun 30th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Cats love to eat grass, and as long as it’s free of pesticides and herbicides that’s safe and beneficial. But they don’t limit their interest in leafy greens to grass. […]
Read more »Cat vs kitten: Which is for you?
Sunday, Jun 19th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader was trying to decide between adopting a kitten or a cat. Here’s how I see it. And Happy Adopt a Cat Month! Q: Should I get a cat […]
Read more »A veterinarian’s exercise tips for dogs
Tuesday, Jun 14th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Dogs thrive on exercise, although there are individual variations on how much they need and benefit from. Here’s what I told a reader. Q: What kind of exercise do dogs […]
Read more »How to choose a healthy shelter kitten
Thursday, Jun 2nd, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker
It’s kitten season, and the shelters are full of tiny feline babies. Here’s how to pick one with the signs of good health. Q: We want to get a kitten […]
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