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5 Health Problems Dog Owners Often Ignore
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, October 5, 2016Some of the things dog owners ignore truly do make a difference to an animal's quality of life. It can be easy for well-meaning pet owners to get caught up in one aspect of their dog's care but pay… Full Article ›
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Stinky Dog? 6 Possible Culprits
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, August 30, 2016Got an adorable dog with some serious odor issues? If you've got a real stinker on your hands — whether it be occasional or full-time, it's in everyone's best interest to take care of the problem.… Full Article ›
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Puppy Care 101: Tips for Eyes, Ears and Teeth
June 14, 2016Along with acclimating your puppy to having his coat brushed and bathed, you need to accustom him to having his ears, eyes and teeth checked and cared for. Not only is this important for future… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 15, 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat Smell So Bad?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, October 26, 2015We tend to think of cats as ultra-clean creatures. They’re known for meticulously bathing themselves, and they’re fussy about the state of their litterboxes. But sometimes cats, well, they stink.If… Full Article ›
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Kitten Care 101: Tips for Eyes, Ears and Teeth
October 15, 2015Your new kitten's socialization begins as soon as you bring him home. Along with acclimating your kitten to having his hair brushed — and being bathed — you need to get him used to having his… Full Article ›
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Video: Why Does My Dog... Cock Her Head?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, September 8, 2015Does your dog cock her head? If you have a canine who does this adorable behavior, you've probably wondered what it means. There's actually a lot going on there, and it involves the science of how… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Cats Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 31, 2015Doesn’t it seem just like just yesterday that your cat was a crazy kinetic kitten? One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult… Full Article ›
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How to Care For a Dog's Eyes, Ears and Teeth
June 22, 2015Grooming involves more than just keeping your dog's hair looking good. After all, you wouldn't consider a person well-groomed if they never brushed their teeth or cleaned their eyes — even if they… Full Article ›
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12 DIY Tasks This Vet Says You Can Do at Home
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, April 14, 2015As a rule, we veterinarians aren’t big on the DIY approach to animal health care. We’ve known too many pets who suffered the wrath of makeshift splints, botched wart removals, backwoods… Full Article ›
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Am I a Bad Pet Owner If I Don’t Clean My Dog’s Ears Regularly?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, February 23, 2015In most cases, if your dog’s ears aren’t bothering him, there’s no reason to bother your dog with ear cleaning. In fact, healthy dog ears have a unique self-cleaning feature: The skin cells lining… Full Article ›
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7 Most Overlooked Aches and Pains in Dogs
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD , January 13, 2015Headaches? Throat ache? Bellyache? Ever wondered if your dog’s got one? I do all the time. After all, It’s hard to tell just how much our dogs suffer these simple maladies. Though they’re common… Full Article ›