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Do Cats Like Horizontal Scratching Posts?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. When I was at the pet store, I saw a scratching post that was horizontal instead of vertical. Do cats like those? I’d try one, but I don’t want to waste my money. A. Cats do… Full Article ›
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6 Ways to Prevent Feeding Time From Turning Into a Food Fight
By Arden Moore, Dec 7, 2012Bring out the food bowls and your dogs know that a meal is on its way. But how can you ensure that feeding time doesn’t erupt into a battle over chow in the bowls? “Because food is… Full Article ›
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Is My Cat Losing His Claws?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. I find pieces of my cat’s claws in his scratching post. Is this normal? It’s like he’s molting his claws. A. What you’re finding are the discarded outer coverings your… Full Article ›
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Six Myths About Cats and Dogs
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013We veterinarians trade stories about pets and pet owners the way kids used to trade baseball cards; our favorite stories are about the crazy pets — and pet owners — we encounter in our… Full Article ›
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How Can I Keep the Neighbor's Cat Out of My Yard?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. My neighbor's cat constantly wanders into my yard. I’m a cat lover, but when that cat goes by, my cat goes nuts. How can I keep him out? A. If you know the cat's owners and… Full Article ›
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How to Know If Doggy Day Care Is Right for Your Dog
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013At the risk of seeming like the 30-year “veteran veterinarian” that I am, I don’t have to think very hard to remember when there was no such thing as “doggy day care.”… Full Article ›
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10 Animals With Halloween-Perfect Names
By Linda Lombardi, May 14, 2013Halloween has its traditional creatures — black cats, spiders and, of course, bats. But if you just stick to these familiar species, you'll miss out on some animals whose names… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons Why It's Fun to Own Goats
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Nov 1, 2012Goats are great! I know this because I’ve had three in my life . . . so far. And I intend to keep many, many more in the future. Ever since I discovered goats in vet school, I’ve… Full Article ›
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My Dog Smiles When She Greets People — Is This Normal?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. When my dog first greets someone, she shows all of her teeth and “smiles.” Some visitors mistake this for aggressive behavior, but she’s just very excited and happy. What is she… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons Why It’s Fun to Own Chickens
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Oct 18, 2012I have 10 good reasons to pen a post on chickens . . . and they all live in my backyard. Yes, I happen to be one of those urban chicken keepers you may have read about. In particular,… Full Article ›
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Life as an "Animal Psychiatric Nurse"
By Julie Shaw, Nov 28, 2012What is a veterinary technician? A technician is very similar to a human nurse. It is our role to assist licensed veterinarians in all that they do to help keep pets healthy. We work under their… Full Article ›
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10 Say What? Animal Names
By Linda Lombardi , May 14, 2013Some critters have all the luck and get nice, respectable names, such as horse and tiger and bear. But other less fortunate species — like these 10 animals — are just lucky that… Full Article ›