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What you may not know about socializing kittens

Wednesday, Feb 19th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Traditionally people have seen cats as “plug and play” pets who don’t need the same socialization, training, enrichment, and exercise as dogs. That’s not true, and the need to get […]

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Yes, your cat can enjoy going to the vet. Here’s how

Wednesday, Sep 25th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

A cat enjoying a trip to the vet? No, it’s not fantasy. It’s possible if you know the right steps to take. I outline them here for a reader. Q: […]

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What you need to know about kittens as they grow

Thursday, Apr 20th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I remember being in veterinary school and being amazed at what I learned in a reproduction class about developmental milestones in kittens. I’d been around kittens my whole life (you […]

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How to kitten-proof a house

Thursday, Jan 26th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker

We’ve promised our granddaughter, Reagan, that she can adopt a kitten in the spring. The events of that day will certainly be captured on smartphones and seared into our consciousness, […]

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Cat scratch behavior: What you need to know

Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

I love it when people reach out for help with their puppies and kittens before problems develop! That’s the case with one reader — here’s how I answered her question […]

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