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Category Archives: Pet Connection

Pets at work make sense for employers, employees – and customers!

Thursday, Nov 12th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Employee benefits network BenefitsPRO lists five good reasons companies should consider making offices pet-friendly: they relieve stress (who doesn’t relax when giving a dog a belly rub or petting a […]

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Do bug-eating cats bite off more than they can chew?

Thursday, Nov 5th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Most cats like to hunt and eat insects that wander across their path. With a few exceptions, you shouldn’t let your cat’s love of the creepy crawly critters bug you! […]

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The pros and cons of pet Halloween costumes

Tuesday, Oct 27th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Pets are a part of our lives, which means they go to parties, events, and out trick-or-treating with us. A reader wants input on whether Halloween costumes for pets are […]

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When a dog’s tail wound isn’t just a tail wound

Thursday, Oct 22nd, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

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Darwin the dog developed an ulcer near his tail that was first diagnosed as a bacterial infection and treated with antibiotics. When it got worse, his owner, Florida resident Efram […]

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Save your sweaters: How to stop cats from wool-sucking

Thursday, Oct 15th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Wool-sucking in cats can be a destructive quirk and a sign your pet is stressed. A reader asks what can be done to help their kitty kick the habit. Q: […]

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