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No Petting, Please: Speak Up for Your Dog
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jun 17, 2013Some dogs, like some people, really need their space. As a veterinarian, I know this well. Animals do better at the veterinary hospital when they’re handled with respect and care and given… Full Article ›
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How Do I Manage My Dog's Barrier Frustration?
By Mikkel Becker, May 10, 2013Q. When he's off leash, my dog is friendly with other dogs. But when we're on a walk or when he's behind the fence in my yard, he lunges and barks at other dogs. I’ve been told that… Full Article ›
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Why Won't My Dog Look Me in the Eye?
By Mikkel Becker, May 31, 2013Q. My rescue dog is uncomfortable with eye contact. Why does eye contact make her act so skittish? How can I teach her that eye contact is an OK thing? In many human cultures, eye contact is… Full Article ›
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Help! My Dog Guards Her Food
By Mikkel Becker, May 14, 2013Q. My dog growls at me if I come into the kitchen when my wife is about to feed her. She has never bitten me — should I be concerned? Any time a dog growls when you approach her food,… Full Article ›
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7 Pet Problems — and the Products That Solve Them
By Shayna Meliker, May 6, 2013We're always on the lookout for creative products that help with our everyday pet problems — like not having enough space in the bedroom for a cat tree, or trying to alleviate our… Full Article ›
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The Science — and Common Sense — Behind Using Herbal Remedies in Pets
By Dr. Narda Robinson, Apr 10, 2013Prescribing herbal remedies for animals is an expanding field within veterinary medicine. Practitioners are increasingly using these substances to replace or augment existing therapies. As a… Full Article ›
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Body Language: The Difference Between Cats and Dogs
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 18, 2013Can cats and dogs ever be friends? Some can, while others will fight like — well, like cats and dogs. Why the inconsistency? The problem may be that the two species don't always speak… Full Article ›
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How Can We Keep Our Bird Safe From Our Cat?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. My cat constantly stalks our pet bird and acts like he’s ready to eat her for dinner. Can I do anything to change this situation? A. Felines hunt birds not because they’re… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog ... Like to Have His Belly Rubbed?
By Linda Fiorella, Mar 22, 2013It's an invitation that is nearly impossible to resist: a dog rolls over and offers his belly for rubbing. Petite, paunchy, fluffy or hairless — exposed dog tummies demand a good rub or… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Bow?
By Arden Moore, Apr 15, 2013A happy dog plops down with his front legs extended, his shoulders and chest low to the ground, and his rear end pushed up in the air, in what looks like a bow. This is the universal… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Bury Objects?
By Arden Moore, Apr 15, 2013Many dogs, including Airedales, Golden Retrievers, Manchester Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers, like to hide things in safe places. But your pooch doesn't need a bank safe-deposit box to protect… Full Article ›
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Can I Teach My Cat Not to Dash Out the Door?
By Mikkel Becker , Apr 10, 2013Q. My cat tries to dash out the door every time it opens. He used to be an outdoor cat, but we've decided that it’s no longer safe to let him roam. How can I teach him to be… Full Article ›