Separation Anxiety (17)
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How to Help a Dog With Separation Anxiety
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 24, 2017Have you ever come home from work to find that your dog has chewed a hole in the door, pooped in the house or, according to the neighbors, barked incessantly? You may have chalked it up to boredom or… Full Article ›
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Does My Cat Have Separation Anxiety?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 17, 2017Are you frustrated when you come home to find that your cat has peed on your bed and shredded your favorite chair? Do the neighbors complain that he yowls all day? While there can be underlying… Full Article ›
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Steps to Identify and Ease Anxiety in Pets
July 24, 2015It’s an all too common scene: You return home from running errands, expecting a warm greeting from your pet. Instead, you find that your dog has destroyed the sofa or your cat has eliminated on the… Full Article ›
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Am I a Bad Pet Owner If I Let My Puppy Sleep in the Bed With Me?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, May 26, 2015Q: We just got a 2-month-old puppy. We are crate training her and know it’s important to teach her that it’s OK to be on her own, so she doesn’t develop separation anxiety. But she’s so cute!… Full Article ›
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Finding the Right Pet Sitter for Your Anxious Dog
By Mikkel Becker, December 10, 2014The holidays can be challenging for all dogs, but for those who are anxious or fearful it is especially so. Though we love to have our dogs participate in holiday celebrations with family and… Full Article ›
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Separation Anxiety: Calm Your Dog's Destructive Behavior When Left Alone
By Mikkel Becker, April 11, 2014Q. My dog scratches the door in our home when we leave her alone. What can I do? A. Your dog may be exhibiting signs of separation anxiety. For dogs who suffer from the ailment, being left… Full Article ›
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10 Ways to Manage Cat Separation Anxiety
By Mikkel Becker, November 25, 2013
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Avoid Accidents: How to Stop Your Dog From Peeing in the House
By Mikkel Becker, November 5, 2013Q: I’m gone during the day; most of the time, my dog uses a dog door to go to the bathroom outside on her own, but she still has the occasional indoor accident. I don’t know why this is… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to Love Her Kennel Run
By Mikkel Becker, September 27, 2013
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Nine Things No One Ever Tells You About Traveling With Dogs
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, June 7, 2013As a veterinarian with 20-plus years of experience roaming the States with pets in tow, you’d think I’d have the traveling thing down. Yet every single time I take my pets anywhere… Full Article ›
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