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Category Archives: Pet Connection

There’s more to feeding your cat than just opening a bag or a can

Tuesday, Aug 22nd, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

There’s more to feeding your cat than just opening a can or bag, says feline expert Tony Buffington, DVM, who lectured on the subject at the 2017 AVMA conference in Indianapolis. He says cats are intermittent feeders, so it’s OK to feed them as often as you want. Place food in a safe area where […]

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How to report a pet’s adverse reaction to a food, drug, product, or device

Tuesday, Aug 15th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Has your pet had a problem related to ingestion or use of a food, drug, product or device? Here’s how to report it. If necessary, first contact your veterinarian so your pet can be properly cared for. For medications or vaccines, your veterinarian can file an adverse event report. For foods, call 888-332-8387 or look […]

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What you need to know about bringing pets to high altitudes

Wednesday, Aug 9th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

One of my team members recently had to leave early from a mountain vacation when her dog developed severe altitude sickness, requiring hospitalization. Coincidentally, a reader just wrote me about that very subject – here’s my answer, which should cover what you need to know before your next “Rocky Mountain High”! Q: Can pets get […]

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What makes a dog a dog: Secrets of the canine genome

Tuesday, Aug 1st, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

What’s in our dogs’ DNA that makes them dogs? The answer is locked in the canine genome, and that’s what a reader asked me about! Q: I’m always seeing articles about new discoveries related to the canine genome. What exactly is the genome, and what does it tell us? A: The canine genome is, well, […]

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Cat physics for the win!

Thursday, Jul 27th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

One of my books is called Do Cats Always Land on their Feet?, so it’s funny that a reader wrote asking me that exact question! Q: Is it true that cats always land on their feet? Has anyone actually studied that? A: The physics of feline movement is a fascinating topic for any curious scientist […]

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