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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.

Saliva 911: When your pet’s drooling is an emergency

Monday, Aug 10th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Is your pet’s drooling normal for them, or something to worry about? Some breeds like Basset Hounds, Mastiffs, and St. Bernards are notorious for a deluge of slippery saliva, and […]

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Are your pets really ready for a disaster?

Wednesday, Aug 5th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

We’ve learned from countless disasters that people often will put their own lives at risk — and the lives of first responders as well — if there are no options […]

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Does altitude change affect pets the way it does people?

Thursday, Jul 30th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A reader is planning a move that might impact her pets: Q: We’re moving from Louisville, Kentucky, to Albuquerque, New Mexico. We know people can sometimes have issues with the […]

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That incredible moment you know you and a pet belong to each other

Thursday, Jul 30th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I’ve been on the road for a few weeks now, and I was sitting in a hotel room the other night thinking about how much I missed my Gracie. I […]

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7 smart ways to reduce pet expenses without cutting back on good care

Monday, Jul 20th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Are pet-care costs taking a bite out of your budget? You might be tempted to skimp on veterinary care or quality pet food, but there are better ways to save […]

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