Our Expert: Dr. Marty Becker
Am I a Bad Pet Owner If I Don't Walk My Dog Every Day?
By Dr. Marty Becker | January 19, 2015As a veterinarian, I hear from lots of people who worry that they’re not being good dog owners if they don’t do certain things or don't do them frequently enough. One of their bigger concerns is…View Full Post ›
How to Break Up With Your Veterinarian
By Dr. Marty Becker | January 12, 2015Breaking up is never easy. Breaking up with your veterinarian can be even more complicated because your pet still needs medical care from someone you trust. But if you've reached the…View Full Post ›
Is My Cat Punishing Me?
By Dr. Marty Becker | January 2, 2015It’s not unusual for me to hear from clients that their cats are angry or upset or just plain spiteful and are acting out — specifically by urinating on belongings or furnishings. “He's mad because…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Vet Tickle, Smell and Kiss My Pet During an Exam?
By Dr. Marty Becker | December 22, 2014You know what makes me happiest about veterinary medicine? It’s a real hands-on, touchy-feely profession. I’ve loved animals from my earliest years, and I can't help showing it. I’ve been known to…View Full Post ›
10 Touchy Topics to Discuss With Your Vet
By Dr. Marty Becker | December 15, 2014We veterinarians are always happy to talk to you about your pet’s health and answer questions about his care. That’s what we’re here for, after all. But sometimes there are difficult or awkward…View Full Post ›
Is It Cruel to Keep a Big Dog in a Small City Apartment?
By Dr. Marty Becker | December 9, 2014Big dogs in the city. I see them all the time on my travels: Great Danes, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Leonbergers, Greyhounds — you can find them in the Big Apple and other major cities, where pet…View Full Post ›
Can Cold-Weather-Loving Dog Breeds Be Happy in Hot Climates?
By Dr. Marty Becker | December 1, 2014Q. My dream breed is an Alaskan Malamute, but we live in south Florida. Would it be wrong to make a breed like the Malamute live in our hot, humid environment? We have air conditioning, of course,…View Full Post ›
Can Dogs Eat Turkey Bones? A Vet Weighs In
By Dr. Marty Becker | November 14, 2014Did you hear the one about the dog who swallowed 13 chicken hot wings? When she was X-rayed at the emergency clinic, her belly was full of bones. The owners had to have her X-rayed a couple more…View Full Post ›
Kitten-Proofing Your Home for the Holidays
By Dr. Marty Becker | November 10, 2014I love the fall and winter holidays! The food, the decorations, the gathering of family. I just think there’s no happier time of year. And if you’ve added a kitten to your family recently,…View Full Post ›
How to Clean and Medicate Your Cat's Ears
By Dr. Marty Becker | October 22, 2014Have you ever watched your cat’s ears twitch when he hears something interesting? Of course you have. It’s fascinating to see how felines can angle their ears in the direction from which…View Full Post ›
7 Tips for Living With Pet Allergies
By Dr. Marty Becker | October 14, 2014I’m acquainted with a number of people who suffer from pet allergies, including many of my clients and colleagues — and even my wife, Teresa. But all of them love their pets so much that they’re…View Full Post ›
Bored Dog? Easy Ways to Keep Him Busy and Happy
By Dr. Marty Becker | October 9, 2014The other day, I overheard someone complaining about his dog’s misbehavior. When his companion suggested that the dog might be bored, the man said, “How could he be bored? He just sleeps all…View Full Post ›
