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Cat with two personalities

Monday, Sep 10th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

aggressive cat shows teeth and hisses

Have you ever known a cat who veered from nice to naughty and back again? That was the problem facing a reader, and as I always do when faced with […]

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That spot in your pet’s eye could be malignant melanoma

Monday, Sep 3rd, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

green-eyed cat lying on bed

If you see a spot in your dog’s or cat’s eye, don’t assume it’s not serious. It could be a malignant cancer, as this reader discovered with her own dog. […]

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Vaccines for outdoor cats

Monday, Aug 27th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Our barn cat, Scrat

Are vaccines for cats who live outdoors different from cats who live in the house? And what do you do if a trip to the vet is just too stressful […]

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Heartworm infection is growing, and resistance to preventives is on the rise. What can pet owners do?

Monday, Aug 20th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

dog in grass

Yes, it’s true: Heartworm is developing resistance to common preventives, and the number of affected dogs and cats is spreading. We tackle this problem – and what to do about […]

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The opioid crisis affects veterinary medicine, too. Here’s how

Monday, Aug 6th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

vet and dog

In our weekly Pet Connection feature, we’re tackling the opioid crisis and how it’s impacting veterinary medicine: If you don’t take pain medications or haven’t had surgery recently, you probably […]

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