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From pet health tips to ideas on fighting boredom and loneliness in pets, you can learn how to make your pets' lives better here.

Does your cat really need to go to the vet?

Monday, Oct 18th, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Given how much stress cats experience during vet visits, it’s no wonder most people don’t take their cats for veterinary care even when they need it. That’s one of main […]

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Becker’s Fear Free Reading Round-Up: Oct. 7, 2021

Thursday, Oct 7th, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

More great reads this month from Fear Free and Fear Free Happy Homes: Conquer Your Cat’s Fear of the Big, Bad Vaccuum Cleaner Does your cat have Zuigerphobia? Here’s a […]

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What to do when your pets have arthritis

Thursday, Sep 30th, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Yes, dogs and cats get arthritis! Here’s how to tell and what to do about it. Q: My senior dog and cat both have arthritis. Do you have any suggestions […]

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What pet food labels mean

Thursday, Sep 9th, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I get a lot of questions about pet foods. Here’s my response to a question about pet food labels from a reader. Q: What do the terms “super-premium” and “natural” […]

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Becker’s Fear Free Reading Round-Up: Sept. 2, 2021

Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Some great reads this month from Fear Free and Fear Free Happy Homes: A Fear Free Approach to Helping Pets Adjust to Family Absences As life takes another twist, children […]

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