Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 48)

Dog Tips

Help Keep Your Pup Happy When She's on Crate Rest

Your pup may need complete rest to recover from an injury or surgery. Boring, right? It can be daunting to keep her quiet and immobile, but can also double as an awesome time for certain games and special TLC you might not otherwise give.

Cat Tips

The Lump You Never Want to Ignore

Cysts, tumors and other growths are fairly common. And while they can be harmless, quite often they're not. This is one such type. It's more aggressive than others, sometimes taking as little as four weeks to develop. Don't ignore it. Get your pet to your vet.

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Special Species

What Toxic Chemicals Are Hiding in Your Pet's Food and Water?

Dogs, cats and horses are being exposed to potentially hazardous levels of long-lasting chemicals like PFAS, and traces are showing up in their blood. Used in pet food packaging and found in everyday objects around your home, here's how to reduce your pet's exposure.

Dog Tips

Cleaning Your Pet's Teeth, Step-by-Step

Have a dog or cat who won't let you near her mouth, much less brush his pearly whites? Here’s how to get started, along with some of the biggest mistakes to avoid.

Special Species

It's Popular, Cheap, and Fun — But It Can Destroy Wildlife

Is this kiddie amusement idea really as benign as people think? It destroys these birds' ability to fly and makes them easy prey by causing undue stress and twisting to their wings. What to tell your children when they ask you to do this next time.

Dog Tips

What All Dogs Need Daily, yet It's Widely Ignored

Ignore this, and be prepared for the increased possibility that your beloved pup will live a shorter life with poorer quality of life and more disease potential. And you'll lose bonding opportunities galore.

Dog Tips

Watch Out, These Three Food Industry Buzzwords Spell Trouble

Run, don't just walk away from these three types of food. Pet food makers are hoping to cash in on one of the fastest growing trends, betting that you won't catch on to the devious tricks. While these buzzwords may sound compelling, they're best avoided if you're looking for wholesome pet food.

Cat Tips

One of the Worst Vet Choices You Could Make for Your Cat

Times are changing, and this will (hopefully) land squarely in the history books soon, because it's horribly devastating for your cat. By the same token, it's important to sub in this overlooked habit, or your expensive and irreplaceable furnishings could be at risk. You'll be glad you did.

Dog Tips

12 Fascinating Facts About the World's Smallest Dog Breed

Love small dogs? Check out these cuties — they're one of the longest living breeds, and they are fiercely loyal to their human. Here's the best place to locate your perfect pet, and the breeding variation to avoid at all costs.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Help Keep Your Pup Happy When She's on Crate Rest

The Lump You Never Want to Ignore

What Toxic Chemicals Are Hiding in Your Pet's Food and Water?

Cleaning Your Pet's Teeth, Step-by-Step

It's Popular, Cheap, and Fun — But It Can Destroy Wildlife

What All Dogs Need Daily, yet It's Widely Ignored

Watch Out, These Three Food Industry Buzzwords Spell Trouble

One of the Worst Vet Choices You Could Make for Your Cat

12 Fascinating Facts About the World's Smallest Dog Breed

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