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Parrots need more than seed

Tuesday, Oct 20th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Amazon parrot

It’s a very common mistake made by bird owners: Feeding a diet of nothing but, or mostly, seed. Here’s the scoop. Q: What should I feed my new baby parrot? […]

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What to do if a dog attacks you or your child

Monday, Sep 21st, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Angry or fearful dog showing aggression

This is advice I hope you never need, but should know. Q: We love dogs in our family, but I know that not every dog is friendly. What should I […]

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Becker Family Recipes for Homemade Dog Treats (Plus help for thunderstorm fears)

Thursday, Apr 30th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

These are our favorite family recipes for treating our dogs! Peanut Butter Biscuits Kong Stuffer Recipes from Mikkel Becker and Joe Markham, founder of Kong! Springtime Muffins Bow-Wow Brownies and […]

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Remembering all the animals of war this Memorial Day

Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Santa Rita, Guam (October 27, 2006) ñ Petty Officer 2nd Class Blake Soller, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler pets the head of MWD Rico, at the War Dog Cemetery located on Naval Base Guam Oct. 27. Soller is currently assigned to Naval Security Force Detachment Guam to the MWD kennel. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John F. Looney

Monday is Memorial Day in the U.S., a day to honor those who have their lives for our country and for freedom around the world. Among that number were many […]

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Does your pup need to gain weight?

Monday, Mar 25th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

puppy

Obesity is an epidemic in pet dogs and cats, but there are pets who need to gain weight, usually due to a medical problem. So is your “skinny” pup really […]

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