Is your upholstery a health danger to your cat?
Monday, Jul 29th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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If your cat has hyperthyroidism, the cause may be flame retardants in the environment. Feline hyperthyroidism, first diagnosed in 1979, is the most common endocrine disease in older cats. In […]
Read more »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 »Does a dog’s color control his personality?
Monday, Jul 15th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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Do dogs’ personalities vary depending on their coat color? That’s what a reader asked, and here’s what science tells us about the answer. Q: I’ve heard that Labs have different […]
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 […]
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