Is your upholstery a health danger to your cat?
Monday, Jul 29th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If your cat has hyperthyroidism, the cause may be flame retardants in the environment. Feline hyperthyroidism, first diagnosed in 1979, is the most common endocrine disease in older cats. In […]
Read more »Giving Dr. Google a veterinary checkup
Tuesday, Jul 23rd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
When you think something’s wrong with your dog or cat, the first thing you do is Google the symptoms. Are we right? We bet we are. Studies show that 3 […]
Read more »Does a dog’s color control his personality?
Monday, Jul 15th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Do dogs’ personalities vary depending on their coat color? That’s what a reader asked, and here’s what science tells us about the answer. Q: I’ve heard that Labs have different […]
Read more »Stress, crowding spread cat virus
Monday, Jul 8th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
No, you can’t get herpes from your cat. But feline herpesvirus is common in cats, usually causing mild symptoms but sometimes much more serious. Here’s what I told a reader. […]
Read more »Yes, your pets need sun protection, too
Sunday, Jun 23rd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
We all know we need protection from the sun. What about our pets? Here’s what I told a reader who asked about her cat’s love of sunbathing. Q: My cat […]
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