Can cats be vegan or vegetarian?
Thursday, Apr 14th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Can cats be vegetarian or vegan? That depends on how long you want to have a cat, says Kristi Krause, DVM, a board-certified specialist in feline medicine. Cats, with their […]
Read more »How to protect your dog from Lyme disease
Thursday, Mar 31st, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Do dogs get Lyme disease? Is the vaccine enough to prevent it if so? These are the questions this reader asked me recently; here is my response. Q: Do dogs […]
Read more »Your dog’s obsessive licking may be sign of a hidden health problem
Monday, Mar 14th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Has your dog ever seemed to go into a trance while licking furniture, her bed, or your hand? A health problem might be behind this behavior. Here’s what a reader […]
Read more »Danger to dogs taking thyroid medication
Tuesday, Mar 1st, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Is your dog taking medication for low thyroid? This safety warning from this week’s Pet Connection column is for you: Check with your veterinarian if your dog is taking medication […]
Read more »How to ditch your dog’s itch
Friday, Feb 19th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker
One of the top reasons people seek help from a veterinarian for their dogs is itching! That’s just the problem this reader came to me with: Q: My 8-year-old chocolate […]
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