Our Expert: Dr. Marty Becker
Hepatic Lipidosis and Your Cat: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Marty Becker | June 20, 2016When I was a kid, I loved to put extra sugar on my cereal. To this day, I can still hear my late mother's admonitions not to use so much or I’d get what she called “sugar diabetes." As an adult,…View Full Post ›
Tips to Spot and Prevent Dehydration in Pets
By Dr. Marty Becker | June 13, 2016Water. Do you even give it a second thought as you fill your pet’s bowl with it? You should. For all of us — humans, cats, dogs — water is what we’re made of. Depending on age and species, some…View Full Post ›
5 Small Dog Breeds This Vet Would Like to See More Of
By Dr. Marty Becker | June 7, 2016While they may be little, Toy and small-breed dogs have quite a lot going on. They’re often full of love and ready to share it with their people — and they can be charming and funny to boot. They…View Full Post ›
Is It Bad to Let My Cat Eat on the Counter?
By Dr. Marty Becker | June 6, 2016I can tell you one thing: Your cat will probably think you’re a purr-ific owner if you let him chow down on the counter. Cats love to be up high where they can see everything that’s going on; it…View Full Post ›
Is It OK to Let My Kitten Sleep in My Bed?
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 23, 2016We have a new kitten, and I love the thought of having him sleep next to me at night. But is that a good idea? My spouse says maybe he’s too young to be up on the bed yet.Snuggling with a kitten is…View Full Post ›
Lyme Disease and Your Pets: Do You Know What's True and What's Not?
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 16, 2016Ticks! Just the thought of them makes me shudder. These creepy members of the arachnid family are tiny — except when they’re bloated with blood — but mighty when it comes to spreading bacterial…View Full Post ›
Am I a Bad Cat Owner If I Don't Have Fresh Water for My Cat All the Time?
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 9, 2016Q: Am I a bad cat owner if my pet doesn’t have fresh water all the time? A: Lots of things fall into the category of being a "bad" cat owner, such as letting an animal’s coat…View Full Post ›
Spotting, Diagnosing and Treating Hypothyroidism in Dogs
By Dr. Marty Becker | May 2, 2016Your middle-aged or senior dog seems to have a case of what veterinarians sometimes like to call ADR — “ain’t doin’ right.” He doesn’t have much get up and go, he seems cold all the time, his…View Full Post ›
Tips to Rid Your Home of Pet Odors
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 25, 2016Have you ever walked into a house or apartment and just known that pet lovers lived there? Even though the place may be spic-and-span, the carpets carefully vacuumed and free of pet hair, the…View Full Post ›
5 Toy Breeds This Vet Worries About
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 18, 2016Let me say this up front: I love all dogs. But I often have concerns about certain small dog breeds, either because they may be prone to specific health problems or because they have reached…View Full Post ›
Got a Fat Feline? How to Help Your Cat Shed Those Extra Pounds
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 11, 2016Carl Sandburg’s fog may have come on little cat feet, soft and silent, but in my practice I’ve seen a number of cats big enough that their tread is more like rolls of thunder. And these felines…View Full Post ›
5 Giant Dog Breeds This Veterinarian Can't Get Enough Of
By Dr. Marty Becker | April 4, 2016You know what they say about giant breeds: There’s more of them to love. At least, that’s what I say about them. I love greeting an Irish Wolfhound or Mastiff with a big thump or two on the side…View Full Post ›
