That spot in your pet’s eye could be malignant melanoma
Monday, Sep 3rd, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
If you see a spot in your dog’s or cat’s eye, don’t assume it’s not serious. It could be a malignant cancer, as this reader discovered with her own dog. […]
Read more »Vaccines for outdoor cats
Monday, Aug 27th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Are vaccines for cats who live outdoors different from cats who live in the house? And what do you do if a trip to the vet is just too stressful […]
Read more »Heartworm infection is growing, and resistance to preventives is on the rise. What can pet owners do?
Monday, Aug 20th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Yes, it’s true: Heartworm is developing resistance to common preventives, and the number of affected dogs and cats is spreading. We tackle this problem – and what to do about […]
Read more »The opioid crisis affects veterinary medicine, too. Here’s how
Monday, Aug 6th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
In our weekly Pet Connection feature, we’re tackling the opioid crisis and how it’s impacting veterinary medicine: If you don’t take pain medications or haven’t had surgery recently, you probably […]
Read more »The problem with pets and marijuana/cannabis poisoning
Monday, Jul 30th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is receiving an increasing number of calls regarding pets who have eaten marijuana plants or dried cannabis, as are local veterinarians. Animals can get […]
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