Why frequent baths are good for your dog
Wednesday, Oct 8th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Whether your dog loves getting wet or hates it, the fact is, frequent bathing is a good thing! For decades, veterinary health care professionals recommended that people not bathe their […]
Read more »Therapeutic laser can heal pets’ pain, inflammation
Friday, Oct 3rd, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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In my own practice, I’ve used the class IV laser a number of ways. It can help to relieve pain, redness and swelling at surgical incision sites; reduce inflammation related […]
Read more »A Fear-Free tip from our friends at Maddie’s Fund!
Wednesday, Oct 1st, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
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Can petting a stressed-out cat calm her down and keep her healthy? Yes, says a recent study of shelter cats, reported on by the shelter medicine blog at Maddie’s Fund. […]
Read more »What laser therapy can do for pets
Friday, Sep 19th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I experienced some new technology that really helps pets yesterday. Annie, a 10-year-old German Wirehaired Pointer, came into Lakewood Animal Hospital with a slab fracture of the left upper carnassial […]
Read more »Why pet pain prevention is better than cure
Tuesday, Sep 16th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker
When is the best time to give a pet pain medication? Before the pain starts, or as soon after as possible. While human beings might like being “tough guys” who […]
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