Our Expert: Dr. Marty Becker
How Long Will Your Dog Live? It Depends on His Size
By Dr. Marty Becker | July 10, 2014The oldest dog on record lived to be 29 years old! That was Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog, who holds the Guinness title for longest canine life span, from 1910 to 1939. It makes you wonder if…View Full Post ›
Managing Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
By Dr. Marty Becker | July 3, 2014Your cat seems to have all the signs of a bladder infection, but your veterinarian can't find any evidence of it. What the heck is going on?He may have a condition called feline idiopathic cystitis,…View Full Post ›
Get the Hop on Bunny Digestive Problems
By Dr. Marty Becker | June 26, 2014I’ll never forget the time I took an emergency call about Andre, a Flemish Giant rabbit who had eaten a kid's textbook. The textbook was pronounced DOA, but the rabbit looked at me like, “You got a…View Full Post ›
No More Itch: Managing Your Pet's Allergies
By Dr. Marty Becker | June 25, 2014There are few things worse than an itchy dog or cat — so uncomfortable, constantly licking and chewing at his paws and flanks, and rubbing his face on the sofa or carpet to try to relieve…View Full Post ›
Creating a Happy Multipet Household
By Dr. Marty Becker | June 12, 2014Can dogs and cats live happily together? It can be hard to tell: For every YouTube video of cats making dogs' lives miserable, there is an equal number of adorable photos of the two species…View Full Post ›
How to Handle Feline Fear Aggression
By Dr. Marty Becker | June 9, 2014You may remember reading or hearing the news a few months ago about the cat who trapped her family in their bedroom. As a veterinarian in practice for more than 30 years, I can’t say I was…View Full Post ›
How to Keep Your Dog's Ears Clean and Healthy
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 29, 2014Have you rubbed your dog’s ears today? Sure you have. It’s one of those things that we do almost mindlessly, relishing their velvety softness and our dogs’ groans of pleasure.…View Full Post ›
¿Por Qué Mi Perro… Se Rueda Sobre Objetos con Mal Olor?
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 29, 2014Read in English Mientras que los conductistas veterinarios no están seguros por qué a los perros les gusta rodarse en objetos podridos y con mal olor, muchos creen que las mascotas…View Full Post ›
The Mystery of Feline Pancreatitis
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 27, 2014When you think about it, the pancreas is a lot like a cat: It typically goes about its business (of producing hormones and digestive enzymes) without a lot of fuss, but it definitely has a volatile…View Full Post ›
Have a Mangy Cat? 5 Mites That Can Frustrate Your Feline
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 19, 2014Mangy old cat. That’s often our first thought when we see a cat with bare patches on his head, neck and ears, or elsewhere on his body. Mange is a catchall term for several skin conditions…View Full Post ›
Are You Prepared for More Than One Cat?
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 14, 2014There’s something so soothing about cats. I don’t know if it’s the purr or the fur, but I just love being around them. I know lots of my clients feel that way, too. And if one cat…View Full Post ›
Your Cat May Need Protection From Heartworms
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 13, 2014The information in this article has been reviewed and updated. April showers bring May flowers, which we all look forward to after a long, snowy winter. Unfortunately, those same showers…View Full Post ›
