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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.

A pet owner’s guide to deadly mushrooms

Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Few things are as terrifying as seeing a dog in the throes of mushroom toxicity. How can pet owners tell the deadly from the safe? A reader asked me that […]

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My top tip for litterbox problems in multi-cat homes

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Do you have a cat who doesn’t use the litterbox reliably? Or do you just want to make sure that situation doesn’t arise? You may need my “plus one” rule. […]

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Veterinarians: I want to meet you in Los Angeles next week!

Monday, Apr 27th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I think most of my veterinary colleagues know I’ve been on a “mission from Dog” to spread the Fear Free® message to our profession. That’s mostly been about the fear […]

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Will your dog benefit from elbow surgery?

Friday, Apr 24th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Whether your dog has a genetic condition, arthritis, or an injury, there may be a time your veterinarian recommends elbow surgery. Is that the right choice for your dog? One […]

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3 major problems that could be causing your dog’s bad breath

Wednesday, Apr 22nd, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Does your dog’s bad breath mean he has dental problems? Probably, but it could also be a sign of a serious health problem. While we sometimes tease about “doggy breath,” […]

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