Low platelet counts are big trouble for dogs
Tuesday, Jun 13th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Does your dog have black stool, or bruises or other marks on his skin? This could be a lights and sirens emergency, and definitely requires a fast trip to the […]
Read more »What dog owners need to know about reverse sneezing
Tuesday, Jun 6th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I’ve actually had a few patients rushed in for emergency care because it seemed like they were gasping for breath. That wasn’t actually what was going on. Here’s what I […]
Read more »Cat biting you? Here’s what may be going on
Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Is your cat suddenly biting you when you pet her? Or have you recently adopted a new cat who is showing this behavior? The answer might be pain, as I […]
Read more »Is anesthesia safe for cats?
Thursday, May 25th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I can’t tell you how many painful, infected, miserable mouths I see on cats whose owners are afraid for their pets to get dental care due to fears of anesthesia. […]
Read more »When your puppy eats your sofa
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader has a not-uncommon problem: A sofa-eating puppy. I asked my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, to help her out with some tips. Q: My 4-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy ate […]
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