Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM Some of the things veterinarians do during exams might seem strange, but those things help them learn about what’s going on with your pet. You know what makes me happiest about veterinary medicine? It’s a real hands-on, touchy-feely...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
Fleas and ticks are more than just an annoyance to pets — and to pet owners, who have to listen to the scratching or remove the ticks. These unwanted critters are a potentially significant source of disease, misery and expense. As the weather warms up, flea and tick...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
Have you ever had a bladder infection? Anyone who has is familiar with the aching, urgent feeling of needing to go right now and then only dribbling out a tiny bit of urine. You call your doctor, describe your symptoms, he prescribes antibiotics, and that’s the end of...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog training
Thinkstock Digging in the carpet may be your dog’s way of releasing stress. What is it about carpet that seems to incite some dogs to want to ‘dig to China’? Do you cringe when you hear the telltale scrape of canine toenails furiously trying to scratch their way...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog training
Fear, stress and anxiety are at the root of many problem behaviors in cats and dogs — and in some cases, human behavior is the direct cause of a pet’s actions. Many pet owners fail to understand this, though, and instead blame the dog or cat for the “bad” behavior. In...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog training
Our friendly, happy puppy hates having his fur brushed — he will run and hide when he sees the brush come out. What can we do to get him used to being groomed? Dogs tend to remember experiences that are painful, scary or otherwise upsetting, especially if the negative...
