5 Giant Dog Breeds This Veterinarian Can’t Get Enough Of
You 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 and...
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Old Cat Meets New Baby: Plan Ahead for Changes in Routine
My children grew up with animals, which I’m sure surprises no one. After all, I’m a farm boy who grew up to be a veterinarian, and my wife is as big of an animal lover as I am. Our two children, now...
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Ways Your Dog Shows You Love
We know that we love our dogs. Mine are as much real members of the family as my wife and children and my little granddaughter, Reagan. But do they love us back? I think so, and I think they show us...
View ArticleDr. Marty Becker’s Picks for the 6 Best Pet Water Safety Products
Summer isn't over yet — there's plenty of time for running on the beach and lounging by the pool. Today on Good Morning America, Dr. Marty Becker shared six of his favorite water safety products,...
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Pucker Up for Controversy: Is It OK to Kiss Your Pet?
There’s a controversy in veterinary medicine that divides the profession, and it’s over something that many pet owners never give a second thought: kissing your pets. As you might imagine, I have some...
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Faraway Cats: 8 Breeds From Exotic Locales
I love to travel, and, of course, when I do, I always keep an eye out for interesting cats and dogs. I’ve seen many unusual breeds on my visits to more than 80 countries around the world. Cats are...
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8 Surprising Animal Superstitions
For thousands of years, superstitions regarding cats and dogs have guided people’s behavior — or just made for good fireside stories. Most everyone is familiar with the belief that black cats bring...
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Can a “Magic Rinse” From the Internet Cure My Dog’s Chronic Ear Infections?
Q. My Cocker Spaniel always seems to have an ear infection. I found a "magic rinse" on the Internet that had gentian violet in it. Will this cure her? A. No. You're not going to get on top of chronic...
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5 Toy Breeds That Worry This Vet the Most
Let me say this up front: I love all dogs. Every single one I see in my practice brings a smile of joy to my face. But I often have concerns about certain small dog breeds, either because they may be...
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Dog vs. Cat: Which Pet Is Better?
I’m in the middle of a national book tour for “Your Cat: The Owner’s Manual.” This time last year, I toured for the companion book, “Your Dog: The Owner’s Manual.” I’m often asked if I’m a “dog...
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Should You Get a Designer Dog?
When I was growing up, we lovingly called mixed-breed dogs “mutts” or “Heinz 57s.” Just about everybody had one, and they usually came for free (or at least not very much) from the neighbor’s litter...
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Bittersweet Memories: How We Keep Our Pets in Our Hearts Forever
Do you have a certain object in your home that instantly brings back memories of a beloved dog or cat? A yoga mat bearing the imprint of puppy teeth that makes you smile every time you use it? A...
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