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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.

New products, information help vets and pets

Tuesday, Mar 11th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I love going to veterinary conferences. Learning about advances in veterinary medicine and checking out new products and pharmaceuticals is an essential part of keeping up-to-date in my field. At […]

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Shelters saving more at-risk kittens

Tuesday, Mar 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Does your shelter have a kitten nursery? It’s one of the trends in the shelter community’s efforts to save more animals, especially those who typically aren’t considered adoptable. Kittens? Unadoptable? […]

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Pupulation control: Deciding when to spay or neuter your dog depends on many factors, not just age

Friday, Feb 28th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

If you got a puppy during the holidays, you’re probably starting to wonder when you should have your young pal spayed (removal of ovaries and uterus) or neutered (removal of […]

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Show dogs dazzle outside the ring

Friday, Feb 14th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Have you ever wondered what show dogs do in their down time? Well, they’re not lolling around on the sofa and eating doggie bonbons. They’re out there making therapy visits, […]

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Paw care’s a must for your dog

Tuesday, Feb 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Your dog’s paws are the foundation of his anatomy. He depends on them not only to take him places, but also to provide traction on snow, ice or other slick […]

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