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A Common Sense Approach to NSAIDs and Your Pet’s Pain Management
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, April 11, 2017Anytime you can relieve your pet’s pain, it’s a big relief for you, too. Thankfully, veterinary medicine offers more ways to do that than ever before. In fact, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,… Full Article ›
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Why Doesn’t My Dog... Want to Go for a Walk?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 3, 2017Walks are why many of us get a dog. A dog lover almost always has a friend ready to go for a walk to jump-start the day or wind down after work. When our best walking buddies don’t want to go along,… Full Article ›
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Dealing With Canine Arthritis
April 3, 2017The information in this article has been reviewed and updated. Full Article ›
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Why Doesn’t My Dog... Sleep at Night?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 9, 2017I hear this a lot from my clients. Because when our dogs don’t sleep, we don’t sleep. They can keep us awake with loud scratching, pacing, whining or labored breathing. We either lie awake fuming —… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Help Your Dog Live a Longer, Happier Life
February 2, 2017We all wish our dogs could live forever. Luckily, there are some easy things you can do to give your beloved pup the best chance at a long and healthy life.We’re sharing the best ways to help protect… Full Article ›
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5 Health Problems Dog Owners Often Ignore
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, October 5, 2016Some of the things dog owners ignore truly do make a difference to an animal's quality of life. It can be easy for well-meaning pet owners to get caught up in one aspect of their dog's care but pay… Full Article ›
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7 Common Health Problems in Senior Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 18, 2016One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult for us to notice that they really are getting older and have developed some of… Full Article ›
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10 Most Overlooked Aches and Pains in Cats
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, June 21, 2016If you’ve ever awoken to the soft pitter-patter of paws on your face, thrilled to the grace of a glorious sofa-to-loveseat leap or felt the telltale squish of a hairball beneath your bare… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 15, 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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How Do I Know If My Pet Really Has Arthritis?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, February 10, 2016She spends more time snoozing in her bed. She lags behind on walks. She’s less interested in her toys. She doesn’t jump up on the bed anymore. Could these be signs that your pet has arthritis? Could… Full Article ›
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5 Kinds of Dogs Who May Need a Sweater or Coat This Winter
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, December 15, 2015As winter sets in, you may be wondering if your dog's fur is warm enough to protect him from the cold weather. For some canines, the answer is yes; but for many others, their fur coat just won't cut… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Canine Cruciate Ligament Injury
December 10, 2015Cruciate ligaments are a group of ligaments inside each of your dog's knees. When functioning properly, they stop the knees from twisting or overextending. But when the ligaments become injured, it… Full Article ›