Stopping the pain of your dog’s arthritis
Tuesday, Jul 18th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Arthritis is common in dogs — common, and painful! Here’s what I told a reader who wanted to know how she could help her dog feel better. Q: My dog […]
Read more »Is a bearded dragon the right pet for you?
Thursday, Jul 13th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader asked for the low-down on bearded dragons as pets. Here’s what I know. Q: I’ve just acquired a bearded dragon. What should I know about taking care of […]
Read more »Cats ‘knead’ us because they love us
Monday, Jul 10th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Why do cats blissfully paw and push at us when we’re petting them? Here’s what I told a reader who asked. Q: Why do cats like to knead their paws […]
Read more »Gone fishing. (Not really)
Saturday, Jul 1st, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Friends, I’m doing something I’ve never done for more than a day before now: stepping away from social media and my blog for the holiday week. Sometimes we all need […]
Read more »Pets at work add up to lower stress, 100 percent greater job satisfaction
Thursday, Jun 22nd, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I don’t think I could work without pets at my side. Fortunately, I’m a veterinarian, and when I’m not practicing at North Idaho Animal Hospital, I’m working in my home […]
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