Breaking: Canadian Veterinary Medical Association issues statement opposing declawing of cats
Wednesday, Mar 29th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association today issued a statement opposing the declawing of cats, a stronger position than they’ve taken previously. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation: The Canadian Veterinary Medical […]
Read more »What to do about your dog’s toenail tear
Tuesday, Mar 28th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Few things hurt more than an injury to the toenail — no matter your species! What should you do when it happens to your dog? That’s what a reader asked, […]
Read more »How a nasty little protozoa can make life miserable for your pet
Thursday, Mar 23rd, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
What’s single-celled, ancient, and can make your dog or cat pretty sick — but might also infect them without causing any symptoms at all? The answer is coccidia, and here’s […]
Read more »Video: Goose reunited with his person greets her with hugs, cries
Tuesday, Mar 21st, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I’ve been writing and learning about the human-animal bond for decades now — since I was in veterinary school. And I’ve never seen anything like this video of a woman […]
Read more »Blue Buffalo, Wellness announce pet food recalls for elevated thyroid levels
Saturday, Mar 18th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Two pet food brands, Blue Buffalo and Wellness, have announced recalls of some of their products for “potential elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.” Because this recall affects […]
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