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Does my cat have IBD or not?

Wednesday, Jul 8th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Few diagnoses are as confusing as feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Here’s how I explained it to a reader with questions. Q: My vet thinks my cat has inflammatory bowel […]

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What to do (and not to do) about your dog’s problem barking

Monday, Jun 29th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

photo of Pomeranian barking

A reader asked about her dog’s problem barking, and how her husband was making the problem worse. Since I’m better at talking the talk than walking the walk on barking, […]

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How to give pills to your cat the Fear Free way

Monday, Jun 22nd, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Few things give cat owners nightmares like the thought of giving their cat a pill. Here’s what my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, and I had for a reader facing that […]

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Rabbit virus threatens pet bunnies

Monday, Jun 15th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

There’s a growing threat to wild and pet rabbits in the U.S., with a mortality rate of around 80 percent. Here’s what you need to know about the virus if […]

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Your pet’s behavior changes can signal dementia

Monday, Jun 8th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Very old black cat resting on hammock

Could  your pet’s behavior changes be caused by a physical problem? Often the answer is yes, and those problems include dementia. Here’s what you should know. Q: I inherited my […]

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