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Category Archives: Pet Connection

What’s behind your bird’s bald spots?

Thursday, Feb 18th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

There’s no one-size-fits-all answers to feather loss in birds, as I explained to this reader: Q: My African grey parrot is losing his feathers, and my veterinarian wants to run […]

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What you need to know about seizures in dogs

Friday, Feb 5th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Cavalier King Charles spaniel

Knowing what a seizure looks like, what to do if you think your dog has had one, and what other diseases can mimic seizures may save your dog’s life! Here’s […]

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Holistic remedies using essential oils are a danger to your pets

Friday, Jan 29th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Do you use essential oils? They can be damaging or outright deadly if they’re used around pets. Even inhaling essential oils can cause your pet to become seriously ill! Here’s […]

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Secondhand smoke harms people and pets

Thursday, Jan 21st, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Everyone knows that secondhand smoke can be incredibly damaging to children and anyone who lives with smokers, but it’s important to remember that it affects pets too! Q: My boyfriend […]

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The causes of feline fur loss

Thursday, Jan 14th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Shedding is one thing, but what happens if your cat stops looking like your furry best friend? Fur loss in cats can have many causes, and bare patches where you […]

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