Can an older pet be spayed?
Monday, Nov 13th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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A reader just adopted a 7-year-old dog from her local shelter, and was concerned about having her spayed at that age. First, I want to thank her for adopting a […]
Read more »What to do when your pet’s a handful… and you’re heading out of town
Thursday, Nov 9th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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A reader asked what to do with her rambunctious — okay, she used the words “Tasmanian devil” — Pug while she was out of town. I turned to my friend […]
Read more »Kittens need to scratch. Here’s how to help them scratch the right things!
Thursday, Nov 2nd, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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We recently adopted a kitten, Talley, and it’s been a joy to see her whip our dogs into shape, herd Teresa and me, and turn our house into a feline […]
Read more »What you need to know about your cat’s gallbladder
Monday, Oct 30th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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Just like people, cats can have gallbladder problems, including a life-threatening blockage. Here’s what I told a reader who contacted me about her cat’s diagnosis. Q: My cat has an […]
Read more »This Halloween, worry about real pet risks, not fake dangers
Monday, Oct 23rd, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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Can we stop worrying about fake Halloween pet dangers and focus on the ones that are real? Fake: That people adopt black cats from shelters to perform satanic rituals. Real: […]
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