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Category Archives: Pet Connection

How to prevent early-morning feline food demands

Monday, May 13th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A small kitty near the clock

It’s a cat’s world, and we just live in it. At no time is this more true than in the middle of the night when your feline family member decides […]

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Why dogs vomit – and when it’s an emergency

Monday, May 6th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Dogs vomit for all kinds of reasons, some serious, some not. When is it just something to watch, and when is it an emergency? Here’s what I told a reader […]

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When cats get cavities

Monday, Apr 29th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

If your cat is drooling, you’ll want to head for the vet. That’s because she could have something lodged in her mouth or have ingested a toxin. But there’s another […]

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What to do if your new cat won’t come out of hiding

Monday, Apr 22nd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A young grey tabby cat hiding underneath a quilt on a bed.

Most cat owners have been there: You bring a new cat home, and she hides and won’t come out. What does it mean and what should you do? That’s what […]

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Helping a dog who is afraid of thunderstorms

Thursday, Apr 18th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Chihuahua hiding under the quilt on the bed

Our dog Quixote is terrifed of thunderstorms — and it’s  fear that’s very common in dogs. When a reader asked me for help for her dog, I recruited my daughter, […]

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