4 reasons experts say breed bans make no sense
Tuesday, Aug 19th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
The American Society of Veterinary Animal Behavior has joined the overwhelming chorus of veterinary and other expert opinion about breed bans: They don’t make communities safer. Their rationale: 1. Statistically, […]
Read more »Study: Pets’ fear of visiting veterinarian on the rise
Monday, Aug 18th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If you’re wondering why I’m so committed to a Fear-Free revolution in veterinary medicine, look no further than a recent white paper on veterinary care published by the American Veterinary […]
Read more »Love your pets? Check their chips today!
Friday, Aug 15th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Happy Check the Chip Day! I’m talking about pet identification microchipping, the most important step you can take to ensure your pet gets home to you if he ever goes […]
Read more »What NJ forgot in ban on pet tattoos, piercings
Tuesday, Aug 12th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Most pet lovers would agree that piercing and tattooing are an individual choice for people, but needless and cruel for pets. The state of New Jersey wants to ban those […]
Read more »How a child star became a veterinarian
Friday, Aug 8th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Sometimes I think almost everyone once wanted to be a veterinarian. One former child star actually did it. In my decades on “Good Morning America,” I’ve met countless celebrities backstage, […]
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