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Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine

Your pet’s ear hematoma: What you need to know

Tuesday, Sep 12th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

What does it mean when your cat has a painful, fluid-filled lump on his ear? Here’s what I told a reader who asked that question. Q: My cat has been […]

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Meat is a must in your cat’s diet

Thursday, Sep 7th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Can a cat be a vegetarian or vegan pet? No. Here’s what I told a reader who asked about whether cats really need meat in their diets. Q: Why is […]

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Do you know the difference between byproducts and organ meats in pet food?

Tuesday, Aug 29th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Maybe it’s because I grew up on a farm, but I don’t get it. I’m talking about the aversion to feeding byproducts to our pets. We all want to feed […]

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A common blood clot that can cripple or kill cats – and new hope on the horizon

Thursday, Aug 24th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Here’s something many cat owners don’t know about until they hear a heart-stopping scream from their cat — who suddenly can’t walk. It’s called an aortic thromboembolism (ATE), or “saddle […]

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How to report a pet’s adverse reaction to a food, drug, product, or device

Tuesday, Aug 15th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Has your pet had a problem related to ingestion or use of a food, drug, product or device? Here’s how to report it. If necessary, first contact your veterinarian so […]

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