Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 14)

Cat Tips

Why Your Cat Avoids Being Held

Surprisingly, many kitties don't like to be held, and some will only tolerate it for short periods. There's a very good reason for their discomfort in your arms — and it has little to do with you. Plus, the 'I Love You' message that you may not realize your cat is sending you.

Dog Tips

The Pet Food Term Owners Now Avoid Like the Plague

It used to be taken as a sign of quality, but now pet parents go out of their way to avoid it. Instead, they are flocking to this other label as an indicator of healthy and worth spending a premium for.

Dog Tips

When Your Pet's Gut Sends a Silent SOS

When your pet's gut is in disarray, the symptoms may not be easily recognizable. If left without treatment, it can progress and become chronic. Here’s how to spot the signs.

Dog Tips

Common Mistakes Owners Make When Walking Their Dogs

While we're inclined to correct our dogs for poor leash behavior, it's often the person at the other end of the leash who's to blame. How would your dog rate your walking performance? How many of these mistakes are you making that may be depriving your dog of the many benefits a walk offers?

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.

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Food Facts

Lettuce: Is This Crunchy Green Your Pet's Secret Health Boost?

Summer salads wouldn't be complete without this crispy green veggie. Although it's 90% water, it still offers nutrients that may help support your pet's well-being.

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.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Why Your Cat Avoids Being Held

The Pet Food Term Owners Now Avoid Like the Plague

When Your Pet's Gut Sends a Silent SOS

Common Mistakes Owners Make When Walking Their Dogs

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

Lettuce: Is This Crunchy Green Your Pet's Secret Health Boost?

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?

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