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Paw care’s a must for your dog

Tuesday, Feb 4th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Your dog’s paws are the foundation of his anatomy. He depends on them not only to take him places, but also to provide traction on snow, ice or other slick […]

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Use clicker-training to teach tricks to pocket-size pets

Monday, Jan 27th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Can your ferret play basketball? Your rabbit race through weave poles? Your pot-bellied pig complete an obedience routine? Well, why not? These animals, as well as guinea pigs, rats, mice, […]

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Top tips for hitting the road with your pets

Thursday, Jan 16th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

dogs in car

My wife, Teresa, and I love to travel. Our pets have the best of TLC when we’re gone, but we prefer to bring them with us when we can. (Well, […]

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Why you should have your kitty open her mouth and say ‘ahhhhh’!

Saturday, Jan 11th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A couple of years ago, I had a pet owner bring in an adult cat because it was meowing differently. That’s not much to go on, but I did a […]

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One pet food recall every 11 days in 2013

Tuesday, Jan 7th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes and, increasingly, pet food and treat recalls. There were 33 in 2013. On average, that’s one every 11 days. And between […]

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