Marty Becker On Health (35)
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Why Your Veterinarian Can't Be Your Doctor
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013I can’t tell you how many times people have told me, “I wish my own doctor were as good as my pet’s veterinarian.” And while we veterinarians certainly appreciate the… Full Article ›
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My Dog Has a Gay Tail. What Does This Mean?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. At the dog park, someone said my dog had a “gay tail.” I didn’t want to let on that I didn’t know what she meant, so I just nodded. Can you tell me? He’s neutered, by… Full Article ›
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How Do Animals Keep Their Paws From Freezing?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. How do cats and dogs walk on snow and ice without their paws freezing? A. Many animals are equipped with an impressive supply of blood vessels under a well-designed layer of soft yet… Full Article ›
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The Ins and Outs of Pug-Nosed Breeds
Dec 14, 2012
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Why Your Vet May Take Your Pet to the Back Room for an Exam
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013When I’m not on the road for Good Morning America, on a book tour or speaking at a veterinary conference, I work at one of the two veterinary hospitals not far from our Idaho home. I used… Full Article ›
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Why Your Vet Says No Food Before Surgery
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Pet lovers worry so much about anesthesia, often to the extent of delaying or completely avoiding procedures that can truly benefit their pets, such as comprehensive oral care, because those… Full Article ›
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Think Your Pet Needs Antibiotics? Your Vet May Not Agree
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Many of us have long taken antibiotics for granted, rarely giving a thought to how revolutionary these medications were when they were first put on the front lines of the war against bacterial… Full Article ›
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Over-the-Counter Products That Are Dangerous For Your Pets
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013There’s no doubt about it: Over-the-counter medications can ease suffering and save money. From allergy and pain relief to upset stomachs, constipation and diarrhea, these products are so… Full Article ›
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Three Things I Wish I'd Known When I Left Veterinary School
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Every spring, our veterinary schools and colleges send another class of young veterinarians out into the world. Although my graduation from the Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine… Full Article ›
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Do Pets Get Depressed?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013As our dogs and cats have migrated from the barnyard to the backyard to the kitchen to the bed, we veterinarians have noticed that sometimes the concerns of our clients seem to be more human in… Full Article ›
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How Veterinary Medicine Helps Humans Live Healthier Lives
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013I bet you think of your veterinarian as the person who makes your pet healthier, right? And that’s true, but I also bet you don’t know how much veterinarians — yours and others… Full Article ›
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How Veterinarians Solve the Mystery of the "Ain't Doing Right" Pet
By Dr. Marty Becker , Jul 5, 2012Starting with Quincy, M.E. and running through today’s C.S.I., it seems there has always been a TV show where figuring out how people died (and if, of course, they were murdered) captures… Full Article ›