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An ounce of prevention can keep pet costs down

Tuesday, Aug 18th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

All pet owners know our beloved animals give us benefits that can’t be measured in money. What can be measured in money is what we spend caring for their health. […]

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Microchips: A call home for a pet without a cellphone

Saturday, Aug 15th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

We almost lost our QT before he was even ours, as he fought for his life during the shelter distemper outbreak that took the lives of two of his littermates. […]

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Making sure litter boxes pass the smell test

Thursday, Aug 13th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

When it comes to bathroom behaviors, cats aren’t much different from humans. All they want is a little privacy, a clean facility, and no surprises. Yet the number one behavior […]

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Sink or swim: How to keep your dog safe in the water

Tuesday, Aug 11th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

dog swimming

There are few better ways to beat the August heat than taking a nice relaxing dip in a local swimming spot. Our dogs can benefit from swimming, too! Not only […]

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That incredible moment you know you and a pet belong to each other

Thursday, Jul 30th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I’ve been on the road for a few weeks now, and I was sitting in a hotel room the other night thinking about how much I missed my Gracie. I […]

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