A veterinarian’s Father’s Day reflection: Facing a family legacy of depression and suicide
Thursday, Jun 14th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Father’s Day is a conflicted day for me in many ways. I love being a father and grandfather; my daughter, Mikkel, my son, Lex, and my granddaughter, Reagan, are such […]
Read more »Pet lovers: What’s on your phone’s screensaver?
Thursday, May 17th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
For the past eight years, I’ve had the same phone screensaver. It’s a photo of my granddaughter, Reagan, when she was just one day old, holding my right index finger […]
Read more »Happy birthday to my beloved wife, Teresa – every animal’s best friend (and mine, too!)
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
God was having one of his very best days when my beloved spouse of 40 years, Teresa, was born. My heart beats faster when she walks into a room and […]
Read more »5 ways pet owners can have a sustainable Earth Day
Thursday, Apr 19th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Sunday is Earth Day, so I wanted to take a look at how pets can be a part of keeping our planet healthy and green. 1. Keep your pet’s meds […]
Read more »When a family pet wants to be an outdoor dog
Wednesday, Mar 21st, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Our dog Quill’N is special. Of course every one of our pets is, so that’s no surprise. But pretty much everything about her is special. She came to us with […]
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