Holiday ‘hazards’ that are more hype than harm
Thursday, Dec 18th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
In my 35 years as a veterinarian, I’ve talked about holiday hazards one-on-one in the veterinary exam room and also reached into millions of living rooms giving potentially life-saving advice […]
Read more »Are deer antlers safe for dogs to chew on?
Monday, Dec 15th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Dogs will chew on pretty much anything – but that doesn’t mean it’s safe to let them! One of my readers asked if a deer antler chew was a good […]
Read more »What the heck is a ‘reverse sneeze’ and why do dogs do it?
Friday, Dec 12th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
It’s one of the greatest of all dog owner mysteries: What the heck is a “reverse sneeze”? Veterinarians know it as the “pharyngeal gag reflex,” and while it can sound […]
Read more »What to do about canine nosebleeds
Thursday, Dec 11th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Nosebleeds aren’t all that uncommon in people, but with dogs, it’s a different story. One of my Facebook readers contacted me, asking if her dog’s sneezing and nosebleeds could be […]
Read more »Lessons from a puppy who swallowed a string of Christmas lights
Monday, Dec 8th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
One of my most memorable, long-ago holiday cases was the Labrador Retriever puppy (what else!) who had swallowed an entire string of Christmas tree lights. When he was brought in, […]
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