Dogs and turkey bones? Just say no
Tuesday, Nov 13th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Thanksgiving’s almost here, and a reader wanted to know if it’s okay to share the leftover bones from her holiday turkey with her dog. Here’s what I told her, and […]
Read more »Helping a dog make the transition from sunny California to the snowy Midwest
Monday, Nov 5th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Moving from sunny Southern California to the snowy Midwest is a big change for anyone — including the family dog! Since I’ve lived in Idaho my whole life — a […]
Read more »A kiss no dog wants
Monday, Oct 1st, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with our dogs — heartworms, ticks, fleas — now they are at risk from “kissing bugs.” The blood-sucking insects, found primarily […]
Read more »Why dogs lick their feet and legs, and what to do about it
Thursday, Sep 27th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Allergies? Pain? Boredom? Why do dogs lick their legs and feet obsessively, and what can you do about it? Here’s how I answered those questions from a reader. Q: I […]
Read more »How to manage your cat’s allergies
Monday, Sep 17th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Allergies can make your cat itchy, painful, and miserable. And that makes a loving cat owner miserable, too. Here is what I told a reader struggling with severe allergies in […]
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