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A veterinarian’s Father’s Day reflection: Facing a family legacy of depression and suicide

Thursday, Jun 14th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

cow

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 […]

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Pet lovers: What’s on your phone’s screensaver?

Thursday, May 17th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Woman hands with mobile cell phone to take a photo of labrador dog lying on the sand.

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 […]

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Happy birthday to my beloved wife, Teresa – every animal’s best friend (and mine, too!)

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Teresa and Reagan

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 […]

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5 ways pet owners can have a sustainable Earth Day

Thursday, Apr 19th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

dog in grass

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 […]

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When a family pet wants to be an outdoor dog

Wednesday, Mar 21st, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

The pack

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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