Our Expert: Dr. Marty Becker
Heart BEATS: "My Children's Mother Is My Wife ... and the Love of My Life"
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 14, 2012I'm known as "America's Veterinarian," and I can certainly hold my own in an exam room or in discussions about any pet- or veterinary-related topic. Despite all that, I really do…View Full Post ›
Heart BEATS: "In the Digital Age, a Hand-Written Card Means Even More"
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 8, 2012We almost all know that mothers expect and deserve a hand-written card on Mother's Day. Same with Valentine's Day for anyone who loves or is loved. I can tell you from experience that you can…View Full Post ›
How Can I Teach My Little Dog to Like His Carrier?
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 7, 2012Q. I have a new puppy, a small breed that will fit in a carrier bag. How can I train him to like going in his carrier? A. By making it pleasant and rewarding even while making it clear that…View Full Post ›
Keep Your Dog's Knees Safe and Healthy
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 30, 2012In dogs, as in people, knees are often asked to do things they really weren’t meant to do. And in dogs, as in people, that means they get injured pretty often — and for many of the same…View Full Post ›
Can All Dogs Swim?
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 30, 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…View Full Post ›
How Do I Get a Cat Out of a Tree?
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 30, 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…View Full Post ›
How Can We Help Our Seasick Dog?
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 30, 2012Q. My dog loves going out on the boat with us, but sometimes he gets motion sick. What can we can do? A. Dogs get motion sickness when the inner ear gets jangled, causing nausea and…View Full Post ›
Should My Dog Meet Other Dogs On-Leash or Off?
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 30, 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…View Full Post ›
Veterinarians Help Pet Owners Choose the Right Time to Say Goodbye
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 30, 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,…View Full Post ›
Can a "Magic Rinse" From the Internet Cure My Dog's Chronic Ear Infections?
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 30, 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…View Full Post ›
How to Protect The Eyes of Pekingese, Pugs, Bulldogs And Other Short-Nosed Breeds
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 30, 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…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Shed So Much at the Vet's?
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 26, 2012Q. Every time we go to the veterinarian's, my cat drops fur all over the exam table. Why does he do this, and should I be worried about it? A. When cats are stressed or frightened, rapid…View Full Post ›
