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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.

Is it time to re-think warnings against holiday pet adoption?

Wednesday, Dec 17th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I adopted a dog four Christmas Eves ago. It was my beloved Gracie, who I met while handing out toys and treats at the local shelter. I took one look […]

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Are deer antlers safe for dogs to chew on?

Monday, Dec 15th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Dogs will chew on pretty much anything – but that doesn’t mean it’s safe to let them! One of my readers asked if a deer antler chew was a good […]

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What the heck is a ‘reverse sneeze’ and why do dogs do it?

Friday, Dec 12th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

It’s one of the greatest of all dog owner mysteries: What the heck is a “reverse sneeze”? Veterinarians know it as the “pharyngeal gag reflex,” and while it can sound […]

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What to do about canine nosebleeds

Thursday, Dec 11th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Nosebleeds aren’t all that uncommon in people, but with dogs, it’s a different story. One of my Facebook readers contacted me, asking if her dog’s sneezing and nosebleeds could be […]

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Do animals go to heaven? The Pope thinks so, and so does this veterinarian

Wednesday, Dec 10th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

It’s a topic of massive theological debate, but one few pet owners have much disagreement on: do animals go to heaven? Pope Francis recently weighed in on the topic, as […]

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