What makes a dog a dog: Secrets of the canine genome
Tuesday, Aug 1st, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
What’s in our dogs’ DNA that makes them dogs? The answer is locked in the canine genome, and that’s what a reader asked me about! Q: I’m always seeing articles […]
Read more »How and why to find a Fear Free veterinarian for your pet
Friday, Jul 28th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
It’s no secret I’ve made it my life’s work to prevent and relieve fear, anxiety, and stress in pets — especially at the vet. I recorded this PSA for Animal […]
Read more »Cat physics for the win!
Thursday, Jul 27th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
One of my books is called Do Cats Always Land on their Feet?, so it’s funny that a reader wrote asking me that exact question! Q: Is it true that […]
Read more »A senior dog named Thor has been waiting a year and a half for a home
Tuesday, Jul 25th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Few things make me sadder than seeing a senior dog in a shelter – especially when they’ve been there for months or even years. That’s the story with Thor, a […]
Read more »The evidence against declawing cats just keeps mounting
Thursday, Jul 20th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
We’re seeing yet more evidence that not only does declawing not keep cats out of shelters, but it can cause a lifetime of pain and difficulty walking for cats who […]
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