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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.

Is it okay for dogs to eat cat food?

Tuesday, Sep 19th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Some dogs will eat anything, but it’s the rare dog who can turn down the tasty treat that is cat food. A reader asked me if that’s okay. Q: My […]

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What to do when a dog goes ‘weak in the knees’

Thursday, Sep 14th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

You probably know my dog QT Pi Becker, a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix shelter rescue and distemper survivor. He’s basically a canine amphetamine, always wired up and moving. But what you […]

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Your pet’s ear hematoma: What you need to know

Tuesday, Sep 12th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

What does it mean when your cat has a painful, fluid-filled lump on his ear? Here’s what I told a reader who asked that question. Q: My cat has been […]

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Meat is a must in your cat’s diet

Thursday, Sep 7th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Can a cat be a vegetarian or vegan pet? No. Here’s what I told a reader who asked about whether cats really need meat in their diets. Q: Why is […]

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Helping vets help pets injured and lost in Texas floods

Tuesday, Sep 5th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Friends, I can’t stop thinking about the images and stories of pets stranded, confused, frightened, and lost in Texas because of Hurricane Harvey. I’ve also been tremendously moved by the […]

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