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Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine

What you need to know about dogs and liver disease

Monday, Apr 13th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Lab lying down

Liver disease is dogs is, to put it mildly, strange. So it’s no wonder many pet owners have questions about it, like this reader who wrote to ask about her […]

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How and why to take the fear out of brushing your dog’s teeth – for both of you!

Thursday, Apr 9th, 2015 | By Mikkel Becker KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CTC

How many things would you rather do than brush your dog’s teeth? If you’re like most pet owners I talk to, that’s a long list. But not only shouldn’t it […]

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12 things I used to do as a veterinarian I wouldn’t be caught dead doing today

Wednesday, Apr 1st, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Do you ever wish you could go back in time and change your past? This veterinarians certainly does. I turned 60 on Thanksgiving Day last year, and found myself reflecting […]

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What you need to know about vaccinating your dog or cat

Thursday, Feb 26th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

In case you’ve been on a desert island for the past few months, vaccinations are in the news. Fearing vaccine-related reactions or other concerns, some people are leery not only […]

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3 things you need to know about indoor pets during the cold months

Tuesday, Feb 10th, 2015 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Does winter weather pose risks to indoor pets as well as outdoor? You bet! I bet I’ve been interviewed for or written 50+ articles on cold weather hazards for outdoor […]

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