Getting a blood draw from your pet the Fear Free way
Monday, Aug 26th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
How do veterinarians and veterinary nurses get blood from zoo animals? They train them using positive reinforcement to offer a limb for the blood draw. You can reach your pet the […]
Read more »Taking the ‘pet’ out of ‘petrified’ one shelter at a time
Friday, Aug 23rd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Today, an estimated 13,000 sheltering organizations care for an estimated 6-7 million homeless animals annually—mostly cats and dogs. Organizations vary in size from those that are very large, handling tens […]
Read more »Signs a dog is healthy
Monday, Aug 19th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
You’ve probably seen television doctors talking about a patient’s “vitals.” That’s something we measure in veterinary medicine, too. Here’s how I explained it to a reader. Q: What are vital […]
Read more »How to build a DIY scratching post your cat will love
Monday, Aug 12th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader has the DIY bug and a cat. Here are some tips for building a great scratching post! Q: I want to build a scratching post for my cat. […]
Read more »Your cat needs more playtime than you think
Monday, Aug 5th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader wanted to know just how much playtime her cat really needs. I’m glad she asked this question, because most cats I see as a veterinarian aren’t even coming […]
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