Cats measure space ‘by a whisker’
Tuesday, Nov 21st, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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Most of the things people “have heard” about cats are myths and urban legends. But a reader wrote me about one that’s true! Q: I’ve heard a cat’s whiskers are […]
Read more »Can an older pet be spayed?
Monday, Nov 13th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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A reader just adopted a 7-year-old dog from her local shelter, and was concerned about having her spayed at that age. First, I want to thank her for adopting a […]
Read more »What to do when your pet’s a handful… and you’re heading out of town
Thursday, Nov 9th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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A reader asked what to do with her rambunctious — okay, she used the words “Tasmanian devil” — Pug while she was out of town. I turned to my friend […]
Read more »What you need to know about your cat’s gallbladder
Monday, Oct 30th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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Just like people, cats can have gallbladder problems, including a life-threatening blockage. Here’s what I told a reader who contacted me about her cat’s diagnosis. Q: My cat has an […]
Read more »How to remove tree sap from your pet’s fur
Tuesday, Oct 17th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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A Facebook follower asked me about this particularly sticky pet problem. Here’s my advice! Q: Help! My border collie got pine tree sap in her fur. How do I get […]
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