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Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine

Cats can get acne. Here’s what to do.

Tuesday, Apr 24th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Even if your cat isn’t a teenager, she can still get acne, little blackheads or pimples that usually appear on the chin. You may notice it more readily if your […]

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Will elbow surgery help your dog’s arthritis?

Wednesday, Apr 11th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Sad Labrador Retriever

We see a lot of arthritis in dogs, and it’s often in their elbows. This reader asked me whether surgery was the right solution for her dog’s pain. Here’s what […]

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What do to if your dog eats batteries

Monday, Apr 9th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A reader wrote me about an emergency situation: Her puppy had eaten a toy that contained batteries. She got immediate help for her dog, but this is a fairly frequent […]

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Can dogs and cats see color?

Monday, Mar 19th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A lot of people say that dogs are color blind. Are they? How about cats? That’s what a reader asked — here’s my answer! Q: Can dogs and cats see […]

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Cat heart condition can cause sudden death

Monday, Mar 12th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker

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A heartbroken reader found her young cat dead just moments after he’d seemed perfectly fine. What could have happened? Here’s what I told her. Q: I found my 18-month-old cat […]

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