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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.

Rest, rehab, surgery help dogs with IVDD

Wednesday, Apr 25th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Many dogs suffer from intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), and it’s not always clear what the best treatment approach is. Here’s what I told a reader whose dog has been diagnosed […]

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Cats can get acne. Here’s what to do.

Tuesday, Apr 24th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Even if your cat isn’t a teenager, she can still get acne, little blackheads or pimples that usually appear on the chin. You may notice it more readily if your […]

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5 ways pet owners can have a sustainable Earth Day

Thursday, Apr 19th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Sunday is Earth Day, so I wanted to take a look at how pets can be a part of keeping our planet healthy and green. 1. Keep your pet’s meds […]

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It’s here! From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias

Monday, Apr 16th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Friends, it’s been a long road and we hit a few curves at high speed along the way, but today marks the official release of my newest book, From Fearful […]

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Will elbow surgery help your dog’s arthritis?

Wednesday, Apr 11th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

We see a lot of arthritis in dogs, and it’s often in their elbows. This reader asked me whether surgery was the right solution for her dog’s pain. Here’s what […]

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