A lifetime reflected in the dogs I’ve loved
Tuesday, Dec 22nd, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
As Christmas draws near and the year comes to an end, I find myself drawn back in time to all the dogs who have defined and enriched my life. I […]
Read more »Resolve to protect your pets from disasters
Tuesday, Dec 15th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Disasters can strike at any time. We try to prepare for fire, earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes by packing supplies and creating disaster kits. We teach our children what to do […]
Read more »The tragedy of post-declaw pain syndrome, and how to help cats who suffer from it
Friday, Dec 11th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
As a veterinarian, I was taught early on that while declawing cats wasn’t without its drawbacks, it was a valuable tool in preserving the human-cat bond, and kept cats out […]
Read more »A new, safe answer to tear-staining in pets
Thursday, Dec 10th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Excessive tears can range from an unsightly nuisance in a light-haired dog to a medical problem if it causes the area to remain perpetually moist. There have been many attempts […]
Read more »Blessed are the people who feed stray cats
Tuesday, Dec 8th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
The more my life is full of blessings, the more moved I am by all those who extend their compassion to animals. I went to the Bonners Ferry United Methodist […]
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