Home Care (35)
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How Do I Care for a Cat With Diabetes?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 30, 2012Q. My cat has been diagnosed as diabetic. How realistic is it for me to assume at-home care for him? A. The thought of giving daily injections probably sounds scary, but the good news is… Full Article ›
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Pet First-Aid Apps You Should Know About
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Apr 30, 2012No matter how smart your smartphone is, the best way to use your phone during a pet emergency is to speed dial your veterinarian. In a critical situation, you don’t want to waste time… Full Article ›
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How to Properly Remove Ticks: Common Myths and Foolproof Methods
By Carrie Sloan, Apr 25, 2012It's going to be summertime soon, when the living is easy — unless you have a pet who will be spending lots of time in the great outdoors. Spring and summer are the most popular (and… Full Article ›
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5 Simple First Aid Tricks Every Pet Owner Should Know
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Apr 20, 2012Just the thought of something happening to your pet is enough to get your heart thumping in your chest. Despite your best intentions, accidents can and do happen. But if you’re prepared,… Full Article ›
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The Dreaded E-Collar: Why It's Your Best Bet for Wound Care
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 18, 2012“How can I change your mind about this?” is a phrase I often find myself resorting to when owners refuse to take home the Elizabethan collar. Known in vet circles as the… Full Article ›
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7 Steps for Grooming Your Pet at Home
Apr 23, 2012
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Our Cat Has Kidney Disease, Will Subcutaneous Fluids Really Help His Condition?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 28, 2012Q. Our 12-year-old cat has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. The veterinarian wants us to stick a needle in him every other day and give him fluids from a fluid bag. Is this really a good… Full Article ›
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Check Your Dog's Vital Signs at Home
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 8, 2012I truly believe that working with your dog's veterinarian is the best way to keep your pet healthy, and the basis of that relationship is regular wellness checks. But I also believe in the value… Full Article ›
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Check Your Cat's Vital Signs at Home
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 7, 2012The mysterious ways of cats are one of the reasons we like them so much: They intrigue us, and when they give us their love, it’s as if we're getting a gift from royalty. But feline… Full Article ›
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Towel Wrap Your Cat in 5 Scratch-Free Steps
By Arden Moore, Feb 23, 2012When you need to trim your feline’s nails or give her medication, there’s a common household item that can make the procedure go much more smoothly — a large bath… Full Article ›
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The Revenge of the Veterinarian: Pills for Your Cat
By Dr. Marty Becker, Feb 14, 2012In the spirit of the great shockumentaries that are late-night cable favorites, I am going to expose veterinary medicine's heinous funny bone with a joke we call "Give your cat this medicine… Full Article ›
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Doggy Dental Care: 5 Steps Every Pet Owner Should Take
By Carrie Sloan , Feb 9, 2012Although most owners are highly attuned to their dogs' barks, they tend to overlook what's going inside those mouths. We're talking about canine pearly whites. The reality is… Full Article ›
