New products, information help vets and pets
Tuesday, Mar 11th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I love going to veterinary conferences. Learning about advances in veterinary medicine and checking out new products and pharmaceuticals is an essential part of keeping up-to-date in my field. At the 2014 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas last month, I attended some great educational sessions and discovered some new veterinary and consumer products that […]
Read more »Shelters saving more at-risk kittens
Tuesday, Mar 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Does your shelter have a kitten nursery? It’s one of the trends in the shelter community’s efforts to save more animals, especially those who typically aren’t considered adoptable. Kittens? Unadoptable? You’d be surprised. Young kittens are among the most at-risk animals in shelters. Kittens who are old enough to be adopted usually fly out of […]
Read more »Pupulation control: Deciding when to spay or neuter your dog depends on many factors, not just age
Friday, Feb 28th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If you got a puppy during the holidays, you’re probably starting to wonder when you should have your young pal spayed (removal of ovaries and uterus) or neutered (removal of testes). The answer to that used to be straightforward: Most veterinarians recommended that the surgery take place when the pet was 6 to 9 months […]
Read more »Show dogs dazzle outside the ring
Friday, Feb 14th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Have you ever wondered what show dogs do in their down time? Well, they’re not lolling around on the sofa and eating doggie bonbons. They’re out there making therapy visits, helping kids learn to read, keeping an eye on their owners’ health, and doing brain research. For real. Take a look at how some of […]
Read more »Paw care’s a must for your dog
Tuesday, Feb 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Your dog’s paws are the foundation of his anatomy. He depends on them not only to take him places, but also to provide traction on snow, ice or other slick surfaces and to help protect him from pain when he’s walking on rocky terrain or hot asphalt. For good reason, then, paw maintenance is one […]
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