A veterinarian’s Father’s Day reflection: Facing a family legacy of depression and suicide
Thursday, Jun 14th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Father’s Day is a conflicted day for me in many ways. I love being a father and grandfather; my daughter, Mikkel, my son, Lex, and my granddaughter, Reagan, are such […]
Read more »Cats beat dogs when it comes to sniffing out scents
Monday, Jun 11th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A cat’s sense of smell is 15 times stronger than that of a human. Cats may even have a better sense of smell than dogs, with better ability to discriminate […]
Read more »Newly discovered cat virus may unlock secrets of liver disease, cancer
Thursday, Jun 7th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A newly identified cat virus may help protect cats from liver disease and cancer — and may help people, too. The study, funded by Morris Animal Foundation, was conducted at […]
Read more »Sunglasses for dogs aren’t just a fashion statement
Monday, Jun 4th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Are sunglasses for dogs a fashion statement or a necessity? A little bit of both, it turns out. Dogs who spend a lot of time on boats, running through brushy […]
Read more »A magic third hand for when you’re bathing your dog or trimming his nails
Thursday, May 31st, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Do you ever wish you had a third hand? I know when I’m trying to distract one of my dogs while I’m cutting their nails or brushing them, I definitely […]
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