Bring joy into your life and adopt a shelter dog this month
Wednesday, Oct 4th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and my writing partner, Kim Campbell Thornton, shared the story of her recently-lost and much-loved adopted dog, Gemma, in our Pet Connection feature this week: Last month we lost our little Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix, Gemma, to cancer. She was probably 16 or 17 years old, so she had a […]
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October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and my writing partner, Kim Campbell Thornton, shared the story of her recently-lost and much-loved adopted dog, Gemma, in our Pet Connection feature this week: Last month we lost our little Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix, Gemma, to cancer. She was probably 16 or 17 years old, so she had a […]
Read more »Why cats spray and mark in the house
Tuesday, Sep 26th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Cats who mark the house with urine present a huge problem to even the most loving owners. When a reader recently wrote asking me about this behavior, I asked my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, to help explain. Q: My cat is spraying in the house. It feels like he’s trying to protect us from the […]
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Cats who mark the house with urine present a huge problem to even the most loving owners. When a reader recently wrote asking me about this behavior, I asked my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, to help explain. Q: My cat is spraying in the house. It feels like he’s trying to protect us from the […]
Read more »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 9-year-old cat was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and needs to eat a special canned food twice a day. When that food comes out, my dog […]
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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 9-year-old cat was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and needs to eat a special canned food twice a day. When that food comes out, my dog […]
Read more »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 scratching at his ear and the vet says he has a hematoma. What is that, and how did my cat get one? A: The word […]
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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 scratching at his ear and the vet says he has a hematoma. What is that, and how did my cat get one? A: The word […]
Read more »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 it so important for cats to have meat in their diet? Humans and dogs can get by without it. A: Cats come with a special […]
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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 it so important for cats to have meat in their diet? Humans and dogs can get by without it. A: Cats come with a special […]
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