Fighting like cats and dogs? Fuhgeddaboudit!
Monday, Dec 22nd, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
The idea that pets fight like, well, cats and dogs, is a popular one, but it’s not always grounded in reality. We’ve known plenty of pets who had interspecies friendships, […]
Read more »Are deer antlers safe for dogs to chew on?
Monday, Dec 15th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Dogs will chew on pretty much anything – but that doesn’t mean it’s safe to let them! One of my readers asked if a deer antler chew was a good […]
Read more »What to do about canine nosebleeds
Thursday, Dec 11th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Nosebleeds aren’t all that uncommon in people, but with dogs, it’s a different story. One of my Facebook readers contacted me, asking if her dog’s sneezing and nosebleeds could be […]
Read more »Lessons from a puppy who swallowed a string of Christmas lights
Monday, Dec 8th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
One of my most memorable, long-ago holiday cases was the Labrador Retriever puppy (what else!) who had swallowed an entire string of Christmas tree lights. When he was brought in, […]
Read more »Will your kitten be able to cope with losing an eye?
Wednesday, Dec 3rd, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Many pet owners hate the idea of removing a pet’s eye, even if it will relieve pain and improve quality of life. What does the kitten think about it, and […]
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