Veterinary Medicine Archives - Page 14 of 67 - Dr. Marty Becker

Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine

Your pet’s behavior changes can signal dementia

Monday, Jun 8th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Very old black cat resting on hammock

Could  your pet’s behavior changes be caused by a physical problem? Often the answer is yes, and those problems include dementia. Here’s what you should know. Q: I inherited my […]

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Urinary tract disease in cats

Monday, Jun 1st, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Black Cat Under A Newspaper

Unlike people and dogs, cats rarely get bladder infections. But their urinary tracts are susceptible to a number of other problems. Here’s what every cat owner absolutely needs to know. […]

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Yes, you can do something about your cat’s age-related changes

Monday, May 4th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Domestic cat. Beautiful old cat with green, smart eyes. Three-color cat's hair: white, red and black The cat is lying on the couch.

Those changes your older cat is going through may be age-related, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about them. Here’s what I told a reader who has concerns […]

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This pet poison lurks in places you might never imagine

Tuesday, Mar 24th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Surprised dog, question mark, on a blue background

You probably know that the sweetener xylitol is highly toxic to pets. What you might not know is all the different types of products in which it’s found. When you’re […]

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How often should pets visit the vet?

Monday, Mar 9th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

White cat with two colored eyes being examined by a veterinarian

Is “bring your pet to see the vet every year” the kind of good advice you tend to ignore? This may help you understand why I recommend an annual visit […]

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