That spot in your pet’s eye could be malignant melanoma
Monday, Sep 3rd, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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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. […]
Read more »Vaccines for outdoor cats
Monday, Aug 27th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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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 […]
Read more »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
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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 […]
Read more »The opioid crisis affects veterinary medicine, too. Here’s how
Monday, Aug 6th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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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 […]
Read more »The problem with pets and marijuana/cannabis poisoning
Monday, Jul 30th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is receiving an increasing number of calls regarding pets who have eaten marijuana plants or dried cannabis, as are local veterinarians. Animals can get […]
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