What you may not know about socializing kittens
Wednesday, Feb 19th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Traditionally people have seen cats as “plug and play” pets who don’t need the same socialization, training, enrichment, and exercise as dogs. That’s not true, and the need to get […]
Read more »Free Webinar: Q & A with Dr. Marty Becker
Thursday, Feb 13th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Ever wonder about your dog’s mental health? Feeding the mind is just as important as feeding the body. Join me for a Q&A webinar presented by the wonderful senior dog […]
Read more »Yes, your cat can enjoy going to the vet. Here’s how
Wednesday, Sep 25th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A cat enjoying a trip to the vet? No, it’s not fantasy. It’s possible if you know the right steps to take. I outline them here for a reader. Q: […]
Read more »Getting a blood draw from your pet the Fear Free way
Monday, Aug 26th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
How do veterinarians and veterinary nurses get blood from zoo animals? They train them using positive reinforcement to offer a limb for the blood draw. You can reach your pet the […]
Read more »Taking the ‘pet’ out of ‘petrified’ one shelter at a time
Friday, Aug 23rd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Today, an estimated 13,000 sheltering organizations care for an estimated 6-7 million homeless animals annually—mostly cats and dogs. Organizations vary in size from those that are very large, handling tens […]
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