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 »Is your dog’s itching making both of you miserable?
Friday, Jul 19th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If your dog’s itching is driving both of you crazy, here’s some information that can help! If you’ve ever had poison oak or ivy, you know how infuriating, stressful, and […]
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 […]
Read more »Update on fireworks and thunderstorm fears in cats and dogs (2019)
Thursday, Jun 20th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Just like this time every year before, my mailbox is full of pleas for help from owners of pets, mostly dogs, who are terrified of fireworks, thunderstorms, and other loud […]
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