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Boating With Dogs: 9 Safety Tips
By Lisa Granshaw, Jun 3, 2013Summer’s here, and it’s time to get the boat out and head for the lake. If you’re a dog owner, you may be planning to bring your animal companion along for the ride. Before your… Full Article ›
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Summer Safety: 5 Feline Hazards to Avoid
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 29, 2013In my years as a veterinarian, I’ve given a lot of advice — in print, online, over the airwaves and on national TV and, yes, in person. Do this, not that. Avoid this, choose that.… Full Article ›
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Shopping for Your Dog: When to Splurge and When to Save
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jun 3, 2013Every year I attend the world’s largest pet-industry trade show, Global Pet Expo. Thousands of pet products are on display in a hall so large that if it weren’t for the aisle numbers… Full Article ›
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Keep Runs Fun: A Comical Cautionary Tale
By Dr. Andy Roark, May 17, 2013Fortunately, because I’m so slow, my Vizsla and I get to spend lots of time enjoying our runs. If I ever fall off the exercise wagon, he’s right there, staring intently at me while I… Full Article ›
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How Can I Prepare My Children to Visit Dogs?
By Julie Shaw, May 22, 2013Q. We want to take our 3-year-old on vacation to visit family who have dogs. What can I do to make sure it is a good experience for my child and the animals we visit? A. The visit should be… Full Article ›
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Avoid These 5 Common Pet Emergencies
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 6, 2013Few things are sadder in medicine — either human or animal — than a patient sickened or even killed by something that could have easily been prevented. In my more than three decades… Full Article ›
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Do Your Pets Ride Loose in Your Car? Why This Vet Changed His Ways — and You Should Too
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 13, 2013I’ve done it, and I know better. You’ve done it, and you probably know better too. I’ve written against it and recommended products that will prevent it. But I bet the majority of… Full Article ›
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Microchips and Tags: Why Your Pets Need ID
By Yvonne Claire Stecher , Apr 17, 2013It’s National Pet ID Week, and as I write this, I’m staring at the bare collars sported by my own two dogs. Despite the fact that I spend a small fortune each year on preventive… Full Article ›
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Help! My Dog Growls When Greeting People
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 26, 2013Q. My dog is a little standoffish when he meets someone new. If he can greet them at his own pace, he’s OK. But if they reach out to pet him too fast, he sometimes growls. He’s never… Full Article ›
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Can Dogs and Birds Live Together Safely?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 23, 2013Q. My dog thinks our pet bird is prey. How do I get him to stop? A. Just because our dogs eat their meals out of a food bowl doesn’t mean predatory behavior is nonexistent. Predatory… Full Article ›
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Pet Poisons From A to Z — 26 Common Items That Are Dangerous to Cats and Dogs
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Mar 15, 2013It can happen to even the best pet owners. You turn around for one second and the dog is into the chocolate that was sitting on the counter, or the cat has discovered the Easter lily you thought… Full Article ›
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Aromatherapy: Relaxation or Torment for Pets?
By Dr. Tina Wismer , Mar 7, 2013Many of us love the smell of lavender, cinnamon or jasmine, but what about our pets? Aromatherapy has been touted to reduce anxiety, enhance energy and induce relaxation in people. But there… Full Article ›