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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.

Kittens need to scratch. Here’s how to help them scratch the right things!

Thursday, Nov 2nd, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

We recently adopted a kitten, Talley, and it’s been a joy to see her whip our dogs into shape, herd Teresa and me, and turn our house into a feline […]

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What you need to know about your cat’s gallbladder

Monday, Oct 30th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Just like people, cats can have gallbladder problems, including a life-threatening blockage. Here’s what I told a reader who contacted me about her cat’s diagnosis. Q: My cat has an […]

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Talley Becker, world’s cutest kitten, joins the Almost Heaven Ranch family!

Thursday, Oct 26th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

In the past, Teresa and I made a committment to adopting those cats who didn’t have a chance at the local shelter — the feral, the unfriendly, those who just […]

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This Halloween, worry about real pet risks, not fake dangers

Monday, Oct 23rd, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Can we stop worrying about fake Halloween pet dangers and focus on the ones that are real? Fake: That people adopt black cats from shelters to perform satanic rituals. Real: […]

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How to remove tree sap from your pet’s fur

Tuesday, Oct 17th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A Facebook follower asked me about this particularly sticky pet problem. Here’s my advice! Q: Help! My border collie got pine tree sap in her fur. How do I get […]

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