Two recent books to make people better pet owners
Thursday, Mar 20th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
From my writing partner, Kim Campbell Thornton, in this week’s Pet Connection: In more than 30 years of pet ownership, I’ve nursed a lot of animals: a diabetic cat, a […]
Read more »New products, information help vets and pets
Tuesday, Mar 11th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I love going to veterinary conferences. Learning about advances in veterinary medicine and checking out new products and pharmaceuticals is an essential part of keeping up-to-date in my field. At […]
Read more »Shelters saving more at-risk kittens
Tuesday, Mar 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Does your shelter have a kitten nursery? It’s one of the trends in the shelter community’s efforts to save more animals, especially those who typically aren’t considered adoptable. Kittens? Unadoptable? […]
Read more »Pupulation control: Deciding when to spay or neuter your dog depends on many factors, not just age
Friday, Feb 28th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If you got a puppy during the holidays, you’re probably starting to wonder when you should have your young pal spayed (removal of ovaries and uterus) or neutered (removal of […]
Read more »Show dogs dazzle outside the ring
Friday, Feb 14th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Have you ever wondered what show dogs do in their down time? Well, they’re not lolling around on the sofa and eating doggie bonbons. They’re out there making therapy visits, […]
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