Don’t ignore head pressing in dogs
Thursday, Mar 7th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
One of the most distressing things we can see a dog do is the behavior known as “head pressing,” often accompanied by circling and pacing. This is nearly always a […]
Read more »Is cognitive decline or vision loss causing your older cat’s litter box issues?
Monday, Feb 25th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
While your first reaction when your cat stops using the litter box reliably should be to see the vet about a possible urinary tract infection, there are other reasons for […]
Read more »Mold in the home puts pets at risk
Monday, Feb 18th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If you’re wondering if mold in your home is as bad for your pets as it is for people, here’s the answer: It may be worse for them than us. […]
Read more »Do you really need to groom your cat?
Monday, Feb 4th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Cats are pretty good at grooming themselves, but that doesn’t mean they can’t use a little help. Here’s what I told a reader who just got her first cat. Q: […]
Read more »Feline eye disease can cause irreversible glaucoma, cataracts, and blindness
Monday, Jan 28th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Uveitis is a fairly common problem in cats, and can have a number of causes. Because of the seriousness of leaving it untreated, all cat owners need to be aware […]
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