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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.

This dog needs a quiet foster home. Can you help?

Thursday, Oct 25th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Lazaruff continues to get healthier — but he’s not happier. Can you help him? Teresa and I wish we could get Lazaruff out here to us, but until he finishes […]

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Why Siberian Huskies’ eyes are blue

Monday, Oct 22nd, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Siberian huskies are known for their striking blue eyes, and researchers may have discovered the source of the trait, thanks to dog DNA testing. A study published earlier this month […]

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Favorite apps and devices for pets and pet lovers

Tuesday, Oct 16th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A reader wanted to know what apps and devices I like for pets and pet owners. I pulled in my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, and here’s what we came up […]

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Update on Lazaruff, the dog who lived

Thursday, Oct 11th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I can’t remember a time I’ve been asked more repeatedly and persistently for an update on anything as I have been about Lazaruff. He’s the dog Teresa and I met […]

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How to boost the odds a new cat will like being walked on a leash

Monday, Oct 8th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Cats on leashes? Yes, it’s a thing, although not all cats or cat owners are on board. This reader wanted to increase the chances a new cat would take to […]

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