Why cats are destructive, and what to do about it
Tuesday, Oct 10th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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Because destructiveness in pets can have a medical as well as behavioral side, I teamed up with my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, to help this reader out with her rampaging […]
Read more »Bring joy into your life and adopt a shelter dog this month
Wednesday, Oct 4th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and my writing partner, Kim Campbell Thornton, shared the story of her recently-lost and much-loved adopted dog, Gemma, in our Pet Connection feature […]
Read more »Why cats spray and mark in the house
Tuesday, Sep 26th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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Cats who mark the house with urine present a huge problem to even the most loving owners. When a reader recently wrote asking me about this behavior, I asked my […]
Read more »Is it okay for dogs to eat cat food?
Tuesday, Sep 19th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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Some dogs will eat anything, but it’s the rare dog who can turn down the tasty treat that is cat food. A reader asked me if that’s okay. Q: My […]
Read more »Your pet’s ear hematoma: What you need to know
Tuesday, Sep 12th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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What does it mean when your cat has a painful, fluid-filled lump on his ear? Here’s what I told a reader who asked that question. Q: My cat has been […]
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