Marty Becker On Health (20)
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A Look Back at 30 Years of Pet Insurance
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 21, 2012The first pet to have health insurance was Lassie, and that policy was issued 30 years ago. The first fan of pet health insurance? I’m pretty sure that was me. I was a practice owner… Full Article ›
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Should I Worry When the Vet Takes My Dog to the Back Room for Care?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 1, 2012Q. My old veterinarian used to do everything to my dog in the exam room with me. He retired, and the new veterinarian now insists on taking pets "in the back" for care. I'm… Full Article ›
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How Our Golden Retriever Lost Her Sight — But Kept Her Love of Life
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 1, 2012For years, our Golden Retriever, Shakira, had the ability to track an incoming missile – a yellow tennis ball, I mean – better than the air defenses of most of the world’s… Full Article ›
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How Can We Turn Dog Walking Into Exercise?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Feb 22, 2012Q. We've been trying to cut costs at home, and we've given up our gym membership to save money. My husband and I are planning to walk together for fitness and take our Beagle with us.… Full Article ›
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This New Year, Get a Fresh Start on Pet Care
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jan 2, 2012When I recently wrote about how to get animals to enjoy a trip to the veterinarian (hint: Put a smile on your face to boost your pet’s attitude), I got to thinking how sometimes a pet is… Full Article ›
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Do Any Dogs Really Need Sweaters or Coats?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Dec 22, 2011Q. How do I know if my dog needs a sweater or coat this winter? A. I feel safe in saying that if you have a healthy, young Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute who’s acclimated to the… Full Article ›
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Will a Dog House Help Keep My Neighbor's Pet Warm in Winter?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Dec 11, 2011Q. My neighbors have a big dog who stays outside, even in winter. I have one of those "igloo" doghouses left in my yard by a previous tenant and I was thinking of taking it over to… Full Article ›
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When a Vet's Own Pet Has Surgery, You Bet He Worries
By Dr. Marty Becker, Nov 22, 2011I recently took our little 8-year-old canine-cocktail Quixote to work to have his teeth cleaned and a pencil-eraser-size mass removed from his neck. As pets often do, he knew the night before… Full Article ›
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Why Worry? Pet Owners Sometimes Stress About the Wrong Things
By Dr. Marty Becker, Nov 15, 2011Whether I’m in an exam room at my practice or the green room at Good Morning America, I am almost always talking about pet health. And I am often struck by the difference between what… Full Article ›
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How Can I Keep My Cat Off Kitchen Counters?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Nov 18, 2011Q. My cat is always jumping up on tables and kitchen counters. When I think about where those paws have been, I know he needs to stay on the ground. What can I do? A. If pressed on the issue,… Full Article ›
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When It Comes To Volunteering, Animal-Lovers Are Happy to Lend a Hand
By Dr. Marty Becker, Nov 3, 2011Want some good news? Even as we tighten our belts in this struggling economy, Americans are still very giving people. More than $290 billion went to charity last year, three-quarters of it from… Full Article ›
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Are You Missing Signs of Sickness? Your Veterinarian Won't
By Dr. Marty Becker , Nov 10, 2011Is your pet sick? Though many pet owners are keen to spot symptoms that can be the telltale (or should that be the telltail?) signs of illness, others are, well, somewhat less observant, to put… Full Article ›
