Why becoming a veterinary nurse is a better idea every day
Friday, Oct 16th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
My niece recently asked me if I thought it was a good idea to become a veterinary technician — or, as they’ll soon be known if the National Association of […]
Read more »Save your sweaters: How to stop cats from wool-sucking
Thursday, Oct 15th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Wool-sucking in cats can be a destructive quirk and a sign your pet is stressed. A reader asks what can be done to help their kitty kick the habit. Q: […]
Read more »Don’t let human medical creams and sprays harm your pets
Wednesday, Oct 14th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Topical hormone products have been getting pets sick for years. Here’s what you need to do to make sure your pets stay safe! Q: I noticed recently that my female […]
Read more »Can your cat get bird flu?
Thursday, Oct 8th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
It’s very rare, but did you know that cats can become infected with bird flu? A reader wanted to know how that happens, and what to do about it. Q: […]
Read more »Remembering the dog I didn’t adopt
Friday, Oct 2nd, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Is there a pet out there who you almost adopted — but didn’t? Do you still think about him or her? Every December for the past decade, my family and […]
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