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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.

A pooch-centric guide to medicated shampoos

Tuesday, Nov 15th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

What’s the deal with medicated shampoos for dogs? That’s what a reader wanted to know – here’s what I told her! Q: My dog has a skin problem, and the […]

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How one young woman learned to trust her life to the paws of a dog

Monday, Nov 14th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Just one month after a dog named Ricki came into Lauren Burke’s life, the young woman nearly died. Thanks to Ricki, she didn’t. Ricki, a 2-year-old yellow Lab, isn’t only […]

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Single feline seeks friend?

Tuesday, Nov 8th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Is it a good idea to get a second cat to keep the first one company? My daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, and I teamed up to answer this question from […]

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A wonderful holiday gift idea, and the proceeds go to help senior dog rescue groups!

Thursday, Nov 3rd, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Have you ever loved a senior dog? Do you know someone who has? Then this beautiful book will make the perfect gift for yourself or others — with 50 percent […]

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Can you share your Xanax with your dog?

Tuesday, Nov 1st, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Xanax (alprazolam) is a drug used both in human and veterinary medicine. But you should never just give your Xanax, or other drugs, to your pets. Here’s what I told […]

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