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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.

Fun ways to give your cats more exercise

Tuesday, Dec 6th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

These days, pet cats are “born retired.” That’s not good for them mentally or physically, and it can contribute to behavior problems. Here’s what I told a reader who wanted […]

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The dog who made a miracle happen

Tuesday, Nov 29th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Imagine being a 5-year-old type 1 diabetic or her exhausted parents. What would it be like to be a 19-year-old college student struggling to develop independence when your health, and […]

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Giardia in dogs is more common and more complicated than you think

Tuesday, Nov 22nd, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

If your dog has diarrhea on and off and you can’t figure out why, a tiny single-celled culprit may be to blame. Here’s what I told a reader. Q: My […]

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Destructive cat? Here’s what you need to know

Monday, Nov 14th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

One of the reasons I suggest adopting an adult or senior cat is that young cats can be a handful. If you, like this reader, have a kitty who loves […]

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The best place to get a kitten

Thursday, Oct 27th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

My trainer daughter, Mikkel Becker, and I teamed up to answer a reader who wasn’t sure where to get a kitten. Here’s our advice. Q: My neighbor’s Siamese cat just […]

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