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Tips to Avoid Trading Diseases With Your Pets
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, October 17, 2016I often have pet owners jokingly ask if I can treat their ills as well as their pet's. We veterinarians are trained to care for a multitude of species, after all — unfortunately, humans aren’t one… Full Article ›
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5 Common Cat Behavior Myths Debunked
By Mikkel Becker, September 13, 2016Did you know that there are more pet cats in the United States than there are pet dogs? Despite their popularity — and perhaps thanks to their mysteriousness — cats are commonly misunderstood in ways… Full Article ›
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5 Cat-Owner Catastrophes to Avoid
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 1, 2016Cats have a reputation for being self-sufficient loners who don’t need any special attention or care, but that’s a feline fallacy for sure — in fact, it's the opposite of the truth. It's important… Full Article ›
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We Asked, You Answered: What's Your Best Advice You'd Give First-Time Cat Owners?
By Kristen Seymour, July 26, 2016What would life be like without a cat weaving her way between your feet or curling up on your newspaper every time you sit down to do the Sunday crossword? It might be difficult for you to imagine,… Full Article ›
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Don't Fall for These Dog and Cat Health Myths
By Laura Cross, June 29, 2016There are many mistaken beliefs about cat and dog health that keep getting spread around. To help you sort fact from fiction, we’re debunking some of the most common misconceptions about neutering,… Full Article ›
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8 Must-Haves for Bringing a New Cat Home
By Kristen Seymour, May 31, 2016Are you considering bringing home a new cat? If you've asked yourself (and the other humans in your house) the right questions, show the signs of being prepared to add a cat to your life and have… Full Article ›
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4 Common Household Staples That Clean Pet-Stained Carpets
By Vetstreet Staff, April 21, 2016It's every pet owner's nightmare: You step into a fresh, wet "accident," and you're out of your go-to carpet cleaner. Not to worry — there are actually quite a few household staples that… Full Article ›
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7 Life Hacks Cat Owners Will Love
By Caroline Golon, March 30, 2016Even the best things in life, like living with cats, come with certain challenges. Think: messes, smells and even finding the right ways to entice your finicky felines to eat. But with a little… Full Article ›
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The Survival Guide to Traveling Cross-Country With Your Cats
By Kim Campbell Thornton, March 15, 2016When we got our first two kittens, it never occurred to us that they might not enjoy going for car rides. We taught them to ride in a car by taking them to drive-through restaurants or to the… Full Article ›
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5 Litterbox Mistakes You Could Be Making
By Laura Cross, February 18, 2016Does this situation sound familiar? You head to your kitty’s litterbox to scoop it out and discover that she’s decided to go to the bathroom elsewhere. How frustrating! But don’t blame your cat… Full Article ›
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A Veterinarian Confesses: Why Having a New Pet at Home Is Overwhelming (Even for Her!)
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, February 9, 2016Do you have a life? By which I mean, do you go to work every day, maintain a healthy social life or run an active household? If you answered yes to any of these, you’re likely to feel a… Full Article ›
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Why I Don't Always Treat the Crystals in Your Pet's Urine
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology) , January 27, 2016Analysis of a urine sample is a critical component of a veterinary medical evaluation and the presence of crystals in the sample when viewed under a microscope is a common report. In fact, I have… Full Article ›