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A cat who won’t eat is an emergency

Tuesday, Feb 28th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

green-eyed cat lying on bed

Lack of normal appetite is always a sign something’s wrong, whatever the species. But when it’s a cat who’s lost interest in food, it can be an emergency. Here’s what […]

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The search for the perfect dog chew toy

Tuesday, Feb 21st, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Pug

Dogs love to chew — and it’s good for them, too. But not all canine chew objects are created equal, and not all of them are safe. Here’s what I […]

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What you need to know about your parrot’s diarrhea

Tuesday, Feb 7th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

What should a parrot’s poop look like? And what do you do if it flunks the test? Here’s what I told a reader. Q: My bird’s poop looks more liquid […]

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When your cat bites after petting

Tuesday, Jan 31st, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A reader asked about the common problem of a cat who bites after being petted. I enlisted my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, to help me respond. Q: My brother’s cat […]

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How to know if a dog’s cough means he needs to see the vet

Monday, Jan 23rd, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A cough in a dog can be no big deal, or it can be life-threatening. Here’s what I told a reader who wanted to know if her dog needed to […]

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