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Category Archives: Pet Connection

Are baths good for cats? Yes, and here’s why

Monday, May 21st, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Cat having a bath

There’s a myth that cats don’t benefit from regular bathing, and that they will inevitably hate the experience. Neither of those things are true, as I explained to a reader […]

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Alopecia X in dogs: Can it be treated?

Monday, May 14th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Pomeranian wrapped in a towel

There’s a puzzling condition that makes dogs’ hair fall out and not regrow. It goes by many different names, and it can be very difficult (but defnitely not impossible!) to […]

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How to keep your cat from feeling abandoned while you’re away

Monday, May 7th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Brown Tabby Maine Coon cat in between 2 layers of duvet on the bed.

Will your cat be lonely while your family is on vacation? That’s what a reader wanted to know, so I turned to my daughter, Fear Free Certified trainer Mikkel Becker, […]

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Everything pet owners need to know about anal glands

Monday, Apr 30th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Cat with green eyes

As a veterinarian, I have seen – and smelled – way more than my share of anal gland discharge. So who better to explain the subject to a reader who […]

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Rest, rehab, surgery help dogs with IVDD

Wednesday, Apr 25th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Lhasa Apso dog lying on pavement in a garden

Many dogs suffer from intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), and it’s not always clear what the best treatment approach is. Here’s what I told a reader whose dog has been diagnosed […]

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