Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 43)

Dog Tips

Is Your Dog Reckless, Uncontrolled and Making You Crazy? Could Be This

One telltale mistake can result in a dog that gets out of control. And that can mean the difference between a dog you love having in your home, and one that pretty much destroys your home. People underestimate this, but if you don't offer it, they'll try to do it anyway.

Dog Tips

How to Ward Off Problem Peeing

It's no use scolding them for it, but what should you do instead? First of all, you'll want to find out which of these three types of urination problems it is. Then depending on what you find, here are solutions that are simpler than you might imagine.

Dog Tips

Does Your Pet Show This Sign of Aging? Be Aware, It Could Mean Cancer

Many older dogs struggle with it for reasons you'd easily guess. After all, everyone sort of expects certain issues in aging animals. But what if it was really a red flag for cancer — and a fast-acting one at that? Don't ignore or procrastinate on this one.

Dog Tips

Can This Natural Remedy Reduce Seizures in Dogs?

Standard anti-seizure medications don't effectively control seizures in about a third of dogs with epilepsy, and these medications can come with adverse side effects and long-term health consequences. Learn more about exciting alternative natural therapies for seizure disorders.

Dog Tips

Sumptuous but Poisonous — Don't Let Your Pet Find Her Way Into Trouble This Spring

Dogs are indiscriminate eaters, and can easily find their way into these edible toxins during the outdoor season. These top 10 offenders can cause adverse events from liver failure to coma and even death — some with as little as two or three petals or leaves. Are they in your yard or garden?

Food Facts

Basil: Elevate Your Pet's Meals with This Nutrient-Rich Herb

A staple in many cuisines worldwide, this well-loved culinary herb offers not only flavor but also beneficial phytonutrients that may help protect against oxidation, inflammation and more. Find out how you can add it to your pet’s meal.

Cat Tips

What's That Awful Smell? Skip These Common Mistakes and Banish It for Good

Owning pets can sometime mean messes, and some unsavory smells and stains can take up permanent residence in your home if you let them. Use this special tool to reveal where the stains are hiding so you can tackle it before your pet has the chance to revisit — and reuse — the scene of the crime.

Dog Tips

Before You Adopt a Pet, Make Sure You Can Say Yes to These Nine Things

No matter the type of pet, you'll want to be sure your new animal companion fits your lifestyle and you theirs. If it's not a good fit, things can quickly sour and the pet's usually the big loser. So ask yourself these nine questions honestly, and then move forward.

Dog Tips

Does Leaving Your Pet When You Travel Cause You Inner Turmoil?

Have trouble relaxing when you travel because you're worried about your pet? Get the inside scoop on how to hire a high-quality caregiver who has your pet's best interests at heart. Don't leave it to chance. Be sure you look for these six things in daycare, boarding or at-home care.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Is Your Dog Reckless, Uncontrolled and Making You Crazy? Could Be This

How to Ward Off Problem Peeing

Does Your Pet Show This Sign of Aging? Be Aware, It Could Mean Cancer

Can This Natural Remedy Reduce Seizures in Dogs?

Sumptuous but Poisonous — Don't Let Your Pet Find Her Way Into Trouble This Spring

Basil: Elevate Your Pet's Meals with This Nutrient-Rich Herb

What's That Awful Smell? Skip These Common Mistakes and Banish It for Good

Before You Adopt a Pet, Make Sure You Can Say Yes to These Nine Things

Does Leaving Your Pet When You Travel Cause You Inner Turmoil?

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