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Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine

When a dog’s tail wound isn’t just a tail wound

Thursday, Oct 22nd, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

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Darwin the dog developed an ulcer near his tail that was first diagnosed as a bacterial infection and treated with antibiotics. When it got worse, his owner, Florida resident Efram […]

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Why becoming a veterinary nurse is a better idea every day

Friday, Oct 16th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

My niece recently asked me if I thought it was a good idea to become a veterinary technician — or, as they’ll soon be known if the National Association of […]

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Save your sweaters: How to stop cats from wool-sucking

Thursday, Oct 15th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Wool-sucking in cats can be a destructive quirk and a sign your pet is stressed. A reader asks what can be done to help their kitty kick the habit. Q: […]

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Don’t let human medical creams and sprays harm your pets

Wednesday, Oct 14th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Topical hormone products have been getting pets sick for years. Here’s what you need to do to make sure your pets stay safe! Q: I noticed recently that my female […]

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Can your cat get bird flu?

Thursday, Oct 8th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

It’s very rare, but did you know that cats can become infected with bird flu? A reader wanted to know how that happens, and what to do about it. Q: […]

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