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Category Archives: Pet Connection

What to do about dogs and chocolate

Thursday, Sep 1st, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Who doesn’t love chocolate? It’s the stuff of celebrations, holidays and romance. It’s filled with feel-good chemicals, and there’s even evidence that it’s good for our health. Dogs love chocolate […]

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A veterinarian’s guide to greeting dogs in public

Thursday, Aug 25th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I was with friends in my hometown of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and we were standing on the porte-cochere of a local hotel’s restaurant. Coming directly at us on a retractable […]

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The stress-free way to trim a puppy’s toenails

Tuesday, Aug 16th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Are you afraid to trim your puppy’s toenails? This is something you want to get right, or you’ll be setting yourself up for a lifetime of difficulties when it’s pedicure […]

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What to do when your cat keeps throwing up (and no, it’s not normal!)

Tuesday, Aug 9th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Do you have a cat who throws up a lot? Many people think that’s normal, but we now know it’s not. Here’s what I told a reader: Q: My 3-year-old […]

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How to know if your large-breed puppy is too skinny

Thursday, Aug 4th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

What do you do if your dog’s breeder, someone in the dog park, a family member, or a friend think your growing puppy needs to put on some weight? Here’s […]

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