Our Expert: Dr. Marty Becker
Dr. Marty Becker’s Best 5 Product Picks From Global Pet Expo
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 2, 2014Vetstreet’s Dr. Marty Becker appeared on Good Morning America today to share his most memorable finds from the country’s biggest pet products showcase — from a cake kit for…View Full Post ›
Dr. Becker’s Best: Top Picks From Global Pet Expo 2012
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 1, 2014Thousands of pet products are showcased at Global Pet Expo every year from companies of all sizes. I see items so wacky that I’m left smiling and shaking my head, as well as products so good…View Full Post ›
Multidrug Sensitivity: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Marty Becker | March 17, 2014If you live with a herding breed, you probably know that your dog may be sensitive to certain parasite-control products, antibiotics, sedatives, chemotherapy drugs and pain medications. Many…View Full Post ›
Global Pet Expo 2014: Dr. Marty Becker's Best New Pet Products
By Dr. Marty Becker | March 14, 2014Every year I love going from booth to booth to see the thousands of pet products at Global Pet Expo in Orlando. The unique and innovative cat and dog products always blow me away. For my…View Full Post ›
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Marty Becker | February 14, 2014When we think of cruciate ligament tears, it’s usually in association with pro athletes or weekend warriors — but our dogs can suffer cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries as…View Full Post ›
Does Your Dog Have a Urinary Tract Infection? Learn the Symptoms
By Dr. Marty Becker | February 11, 2014Have you ever had a bladder infection? Anyone who has is familiar with the aching, urgent feeling of needing to go right now and then only dribbling out a tiny bit of urine. You call your…View Full Post ›
How to Exercise Your Overweight Cat
By Dr. Marty Becker | February 6, 2014In January a 36-pound cat named Meatball was dropped off at an Arizona shelter. Volunteers and staff at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control made him comfortable in a box in the office, because he…View Full Post ›
How to Choose the Best Pet Food for Puppies
By Dr. Marty Becker | February 4, 2014I love watching puppies grow. You can see them change almost day to day as they increase in height and weight. To fuel their development from the inside out — bones, muscles and coat…View Full Post ›
Learn About Dog Behavior and Communication With 'Decoding Your Dog'
By Dr. Marty Becker | January 29, 2014Wouldn’t life be easier if we could talk to our dogs — and they could talk back to us? We’d sure have a lot fewer dog bites, potty accidents in the house and chewed-up slippers if…View Full Post ›
The Secret Lives of Outdoor Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker | January 28, 2014Do you ever wonder what your cat does all day? Does he sit on the back of the sofa and watch the cars go by? Nap on your bed? Plot world domination? All of the above? And what if your cat is…View Full Post ›
A Short Glossary of Veterinary Terminology
By Dr. Marty Becker | January 27, 2014Have you ever wondered what exactly your veterinarian is talking about when she gives you directions for medication or explains your pet’s condition? Veterinary jargon can be confusing to…View Full Post ›
Surprising Facts About Pedigreed Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker | January 24, 2014I think cats are among the most fascinating creatures on earth. In my practice and my travels, I’ve encountered many wonderful cats who have astounded me with their distinctive conformation,…View Full Post ›
