When there’s a mass on your cat’s liver
Monday, Sep 9th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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A reader wrote asking about a mass recently diagnosed on her cat’s liver. This condition is known as a biliary cyst. Here’s what I told her about it. A: That’s […]
Read more »Getting a blood draw from your pet the Fear Free way
Monday, Aug 26th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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How do veterinarians and veterinary nurses get blood from zoo animals? They train them using positive reinforcement to offer a limb for the blood draw. You can reach your pet the […]
Read more »Signs a dog is healthy
Monday, Aug 19th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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You’ve probably seen television doctors talking about a patient’s “vitals.” That’s something we measure in veterinary medicine, too. Here’s how I explained it to a reader. Q: What are vital […]
Read more »Your cat needs more playtime than you think
Monday, Aug 5th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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A reader wanted to know just how much playtime her cat really needs. I’m glad she asked this question, because most cats I see as a veterinarian aren’t even coming […]
Read more »Is your upholstery a health danger to your cat?
Monday, Jul 29th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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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 […]
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