Friday, Jan 23rd, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Do you know the warning signs of cancer in your pets? As they age, pets are more likely to develop some type of cancer. Signs include: Lumps or bumps that grow or change Wounds that don’t heal Persistent or recurrent lameness Unexplained weight loss Lack of appetite Difficulty eating or swallowing Bleeding from the mouth, […]
Read more »Saturday, Jan 17th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Looking for my notes from my “Creating Fear-Free Veterinary Visits” presentation at the 2015 NAVC conference in Orlando, Fla.? You’ll find them here! If you’re looking for my daughter, Mikkel Becker’s, notes, from her NAVC presentation, they’re here.
Read more »Tuesday, Jan 13th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Can you get diseases from your pets? Yes. And they can get them from you, too! Here’s what I had to say to a reader who wrote me about the spread of diseases between humans and pets: Q: With all the talk of the Ebola virus a few months ago and how it can live […]
Read more »Thursday, Jan 8th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If your cat is pawing at his ear and shaking his head, he may have a condition that requires surgery. Here’s a question about that I received from a reader, and my reply. Q: I was told when I adopted him that my cat had some benign polyps in his ear, but lately he’s been […]
Read more »Tuesday, Jan 6th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Veterinary practices: Would you like me, along with my team, to visit your practice, take its vitals, and give you not only a prescription for transformation, but three months of follow-up support, absolutely free? Thanks to our friends at Embrace Pet Insurance, you can enter to win just that! Find out the rules and how […]
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