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Category Archives: Fear Free

What you may not know about socializing kittens

Wednesday, Feb 19th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

kitten looking at you upside down

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 […]

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Free Webinar: Q & A with Dr. Marty Becker

Thursday, Feb 13th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Dr. Becker and senior Golden Retriever Shakira

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 […]

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Yes, your cat can enjoy going to the vet. Here’s how

Wednesday, Sep 25th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Funny cute red kitten. Ginger red kitten thinking. Long haired red kitten. Sweet adorable sad red kitten on sofa background.

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: […]

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Getting a blood draw from your pet the Fear Free way

Monday, Aug 26th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

dog paw and human hand

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 […]

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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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