Giving Dr. Google a veterinary checkup
Tuesday, Jul 23rd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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