Veterinarian Written (417)
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Why Does My Dog... Smell When He’s Wet?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 15, 2012If you’ve ever been in a car with a wet dog, you’ve probably been tempted to drive with your head out the window. When your dog isn’t bathed or groomed on a regular basis,… Full Article ›
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How to Plant a Pet-Safe Garden This Spring
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 11, 2012A flat of begonias? Check. Rose food? Check. Crabgrass killer? Check. A lot of planning goes into designing a beautiful garden, but there's one consideration that many pet owners tend to… Full Article ›
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5 Must-Know Facts About Skin Cancer and Pets
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, May 11, 2012May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but it isn't just humans who need to be concerned about the pitfalls of too much sun exposure. As a veterinary oncologist, I meet many vigilant pet… Full Article ›
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Can All Dogs Swim?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 14, 2012Q. Do dogs know how to swim naturally? If not, how can I teach my dog? She's a Border Collie mix, and she gets very hot when I take her to the lake with us. A. Dogs will naturally start… Full Article ›
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How Do I Get a Cat Out of a Tree?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 16, 2012Q. Why do cats get stuck in trees? How can a cat lover get them out? A. Cats have claws that are designed to take them in one direction: forward — or up, if that’s where… Full Article ›
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Should My Dog Meet Other Dogs On-Leash or Off?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 11, 2012Q. Should dogs meet each other off-leash or on? At the dog park, the rules are to have them meet off-leash, but I think that's wrong. A. It seems counterintuitive, but it is better for dogs… Full Article ›
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Veterinarians Help Pet Owners Choose the Right Time to Say Goodbye
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 10, 2012Every veterinarian has heard it: “I could never do what you do. I could never put a pet to sleep.” Would it surprise you to know that I believe helping a suffering pet pass on,… Full Article ›
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Can a "Magic Rinse" From the Internet Cure My Dog's Chronic Ear Infections?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 9, 2012Q. My Cocker Spaniel always seems to have an ear infection. I found a "magic rinse" on the Internet that had gentian violet in it. Will this cure her? A. No. You're not going to get… Full Article ›
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How to Protect The Eyes of Pekingese, Pugs, Bulldogs And Other Short-Nosed Breeds
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 8, 2012Like many other pet lovers, I am captivated by the endearing faces and loving, playful personalities of Pugs, Pekingese, Bulldogs and others of what we veterinarians call… Full Article ›
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5 Signs It May Be Time to See a Veterinary Dermatologist
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 15, 2012Last night I had dinner with my area's most illustrious veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Allison Flynn, DVM. She lectures for all of the biggies, and holds court at our local veterinary… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With... Anal Sacs?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 2, 2012Nothing raises a stink quite like anal sacs. If you’ve ever noticed a foul, musky odor wafting from your pet, there's a chance that anal sacs are behind it. Where Are the Anal… Full Article ›
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Bad Street Behavior: 3 Things Pet Owners Do That Drive Me Crazy
By Dr. Patty Khuly , May 11, 2012Maybe it’s because I live and breathe pets, and I can't get away from them even if I absolutely want to, that I have a way of noticing even the tiniest details. For me, it’s a… Full Article ›
