Veterinary Medicine Archives - Page 2 of 67 - Dr. Marty Becker

Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine

Allergic to dogs? There’s help!

Friday, Oct 14th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel at the table

What happens when true love conflicts with dog allergies? Here’s what I told a reader. Q: My fiance has a beloved cavalier King Charles spaniel, and I’m worried because I’m […]

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Is it OK to give cat food to your dog?

Thursday, Oct 6th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Dog looking at camera standing by green bowl

Cats definitely can’t get all their nutritional needs met from a diet of dog food, but what about the reverse? Is it okay to give cat food to your dog? […]

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Can your pet die from licking you? If you use this cream, yes

Thursday, Sep 29th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

brown dog in soft focus licking his nose closeup outdoors

Lots of pets love to lick their people, but that can be hazardous if tongues come in contact with medicated creams. The Food & Drug Administration has received reports of […]

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Diseases you can catch from your pets

Thursday, Sep 22nd, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

man and cat with silly faces

Are you at risk from diseases you can catch from your pets? Yes, but there are plenty of steps you can take to reduce or eliminate that risk! Q: My […]

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Losing an eye won’t slow a kitten down

Tuesday, Aug 30th, 2022 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Young One -eyed Affectionate Playful Kitten

I hear from a lot of pet parents who worry a medically necessary eye removal might have an adverse impact on their pet. In my four decades of experience, that’s […]

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