Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 18)

Dog Tips

Dogs Love These but They Can Crack Teeth and Become a Choking Hazard

They may drool over the flavor, but they're beset with problems galore — ranging from pathogenic bacteria, to choking and GI blockage hazards that could prove fatal. They're best left on the store shelf, to spare your pup this agony and rescue your wallet.

Dog Tips

8 Signs Your Pet Is Bored Silly

Many owners just think their pets like to snooze, but truth be told, they may be extremely bored, and boredom isn't a healthy emotional state for pets. Dogs and cats aren't designed to be sedentary for many hours each day, and that can lead to negative behaviors.

Cat Tips

Making This Diabetes Mistake Can Be Like Pouring Gasoline on a Fire

This might be a good time to 'disobey' your vet's advice. It's more like pouring gasoline on a wildfire than it is about putting out the fire. Yet many vets recommend it for diabetes despite overwhelming evidence against it. Do this instead, for a healthier pet and a fatter wallet.

Dog Tips

Does Your Dog Instantly Obey These 3 Critical 'Life or Death' Commands?

Sure you want a well-mannered pet. But there's an even more compelling reason to teach these three commands to the point of instant obedience. They can truly mean the difference between life and death. Just be sure to keep these three special words in mind during every training session.

Special Species

When This Reptile Stops Eating, Here's What to Do

People aren't the only ones who can become anorexic — these creatures do too. These eight reasons may give you a hint about why they're rejecting food. And what to take note of his 'strike against eating' that lasts more than a few weeks.

Dog Tips

The Heart Problem That Can Remain Hidden for Years

If your dog's breed is one of the six predisposed to this syndrome, your vet may be watchful for these subtle signs. Some dogs with the condition have no obvious symptoms at all, but if you have a physically active pet, you may notice these emerging warning signals.

Cat Tips

Is This the Secret to a Healthier, Happier Cat?

Explore how a mini herb garden can provide amazing health benefits for your cat. Even non-gardeners can do it! Enhance your kitty's life with these powerful, natural remedies that are easy to grow and maintain.

Cat Tips

9 Out of 10 Pet Owners Don't Realize This About Their Pet

It's astonishing that owners are in such denial about this, and because of it, they are forcing their pets to suffer from unnecessary painful conditions and disease, as well as early death. And, tragically, all too often it can lead to euthanasia. Are you enabling this to happen to your pet?

Dog Tips

A Must for You, but Too Much Vitamin D Could Kill Your Pet

This nutrient is sometimes added by mistake to store-bought food in too large of quantities, or well-meaning pet owners add extra amounts, thinking they're helping their pet. But either way, it can lead to a very serious and potential toxicity that could kill your pet within 72 hours.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dogs Love These but They Can Crack Teeth and Become a Choking Hazard

8 Signs Your Pet Is Bored Silly

Making This Diabetes Mistake Can Be Like Pouring Gasoline on a Fire

Does Your Dog Instantly Obey These 3 Critical 'Life or Death' Commands?

When This Reptile Stops Eating, Here's What to Do

The Heart Problem That Can Remain Hidden for Years

Is This the Secret to a Healthier, Happier Cat?

9 Out of 10 Pet Owners Don't Realize This About Their Pet

A Must for You, but Too Much Vitamin D Could Kill Your Pet

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