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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.

How to stop your dog from chasing squirrels

Monday, May 31st, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

How can you train a dog not to chase squirrels? That was a question from a reader, and of course I had to turn to my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, […]

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Why cats’ eyes glow in the dark

Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A reader wrote asking whether all cats’ eyes glow in the dark. They do, and here’s why. Q: My cat’s eyes seem to glow in the dark. Do all cats’ […]

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Jealous pet ruining your love life?

Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

It’s not unusual for dogs to act as canine chaperones, but with a little training, they can learn to relax their policing of romantic relationships. Here’s how to handle it. […]

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Why your dog is scratching

Friday, May 7th, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

People always want me to tell them what to do about their itchy dog without realizing there’s no one cause and no one treatment for this misery-making problem! Q: My […]

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Moving with a cat? Limit his options

Tuesday, Apr 27th, 2021 | By Dr. Marty Becker

If you’ve ever moved from one home to another, you know stressful it can be — for you and your animals! Cats can be especially nervous when you move into […]

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