The frustrating reality of finding out why your cat is vomiting
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader wants to know why her cat is vomiting all the time, but hesitated about all the tests her veterinarian wanted to run. Here are my thoughts. Q: My […]
Read more »Study: Vitamin D may help dogs with congestive heart failure
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader asked if vitamin D supplementation was good for dogs as well as humans. The answer is maybe. Here’s what I told her. Q: If vitamin D supplementation is […]
Read more »When cats act like they might attack
Tuesday, Apr 25th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader wrote asking me what to do about her cat, who has been hissing and twitching her tail when strangers come into the home. I asked my daughter, trainer […]
Read more »Dog dewclaws: What are they good for? You might be surprised!
Tuesday, Apr 18th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
While some breeders remove them from puppies, for most dogs, dewclaws — those thumb-like “toes” on the sides of your dog’s front legs — actually do serve a purpose. This […]
Read more »Expert tips on dealing with your dog’s fear of thunderstorms
Thursday, Apr 13th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Thunderstorm season is almost here, and hundreds of thousands of dog owners are facing it with dread. What can be done about a dog’s fear of thunder and lightning? I […]
Read more »