Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 47)

Dog Tips

Riskier Than You're Told — This Habit Can Shorten Your Pet's Life

You may rely on it to stretch your budget. Or because you assume they're telling you the truth. But don't heed the advice based on this 2013 feeding study if you want your pet to really thrive. No wonder pet parents are increasingly rejecting this bogus advice.

Cat Tips

Siamese: This Cat Breed Is Immensely Popular, Chatty and Witty

They thrive on attention, and eagerly mingle with kids and dogs. But when bored, their high intelligence can lead to mischief - such as turning on faucets, opening cabinets and finding incredibly inventive hiding spots. Is this 'steal-your-heart' kitty for you?

Dog Tips

Watch Out, Euthanasia Meds Found in Another Pet Food

Pentobarbital is commonly used to euthanize dogs, cats and some horses, so what's it doing in pet food? While we'd like to believe the pet food industry upholds the law and avoids illegal adulterated products, what's really happening behind the scenes is a whole different story.

Cat Tips

New Study Confirms This Is the Worst Food to Feed Your Cat

Unfortunately, this is what many cats eat around the world. But now this recent study suggests a very serious drawback to feeding it. Even if your pet isn't at all obese, this food can be extremely harmful.

Dog Tips

Anesthesia Can Be Fatal to These Dogs — Is Your Dog on This List?

Puts your dog at high risk for a fatal reaction to anesthesia, but that's not the only stressor that can turn surgery into a tragedy. Dogs with this disorder have faulty calcium control that raises its ugly head with stress, hard exercise and over-stimulation, too.

Cat Tips

When Your Cat Converts Her Water Dish Into a Floor Puddle, Here's What She's Really Saying

It's a myth that all cats hate water. Some think it's stunning entertainment - complete with toilet paddle parties, swimming with your dog at the lake and more. These six breeds have a fetish for water, but no. 1 takes the cake for being water-acclimated. Do you own any of these?

Dog Tips

The Surprising Way Children View the Death of a Pet

If you ever thought kids dismiss the death of their pet as just an animal lost, you may be surprised by the depth of emotion and connection children can experience. How to help your child cope with the loss, and what to do and not do.

Dog Tips

Say No to Pet Food Containing Any 1 of These 3 'Mash Ups'

If you want your pet to be healthy, happy, energetic and live a long life, I urge you to start demanding food without these ingredients. Also, consider being like 43% of pet owners, and pay more for food that doesn't contain this vile substance.

Special Species

Most People Are Badly Mistaken About How to Help These Little Creatures Thrive

The perception is far different from reality. That's why these long-lived pets so often fail to thrive, and die within a few weeks of going to their forever home. And that's just one in a string of common misconceptions people have about these beautiful and unique animals.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Riskier Than You're Told — This Habit Can Shorten Your Pet's Life

Siamese: This Cat Breed Is Immensely Popular, Chatty and Witty

Watch Out, Euthanasia Meds Found in Another Pet Food

New Study Confirms This Is the Worst Food to Feed Your Cat

Anesthesia Can Be Fatal to These Dogs — Is Your Dog on This List?

When Your Cat Converts Her Water Dish Into a Floor Puddle, Here's What She's Really Saying

The Surprising Way Children View the Death of a Pet

Say No to Pet Food Containing Any 1 of These 3 'Mash Ups'

Most People Are Badly Mistaken About How to Help These Little Creatures Thrive

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