Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 56)

Special Species

Six Reasons to Adopt One of These Often-Shunned Pets

Many people cringe at the thought, but that's only until they get to appreciate their intelligence, affection and charm. They're actually very clean pets, and you may be stunned to learn that you can teach them to come when called by name and to do tricks.

Dog Tips

Fast Acting with No Antidote — Is Bromethalin Sitting Around Your Home?

In a quest for safer alternatives, this 'bomb' was developed. Unfortunately, it's been anything but a safer option. Instead of five days to save a pet's life, these symptoms appear quickly, in two to 24 hours. And that's not even the worst of it. Fortunately, there is a safer option.

Dog Tips

Never Give These Treats to Your Pets

Despite massive recalls, 6,200 sickened or dead pets and nine years of 'investigation' with no answers, they're still killing pets. Here's a simple, easy, reasonably priced and safe option. And once you do it, you'll likely never go back.

Dog Tips

Five Signs of Pain That Owners Often Overlook — Are You Missing Them?

Your pet can't tell you in words where or how much they hurt. Pets do tell us, but not always in recognizable ways. It's up to you to be on the alert and to pay attention so you won't miss your pet's pleas for help. Here are the best go-to remedies to provide natural relief for animals in pain.

Dog Tips

Mistakes That Compromise Your Pet's Immune System

It's called the 'Great Protector.' But tip the scales one direction or the other, and your pet will likely pay for the indiscretion. Find the balance with these four ways to boost your pet's immune harmony, and their opposites that wreck immune function in a hurry.

Dog Tips

New Dog Feeding Study — Can You Guess Their Crazy Conclusion?

If you saw these study results you'd likely never come to the same conclusion as they did. It's kind of crazy and hard to understand — until you read one of the final paragraphs. And then the light bulb clicks on. Don't bet your pet's life on their word though.

Dog Tips

If You Have a Pet, You'll Have This — Are You Prepared?

It goes with pet ownership and at some point you'll have to deal with this nuisance, if you haven't already. Here's how to approach it for the best results and your own peace of mind.

Dog Tips

Warning for Small Dog Owners: Coyote Attacks on the Rise

Once identified with prairies and mountainous areas of the Old West, coyotes are now getting bolder as their habitats are becoming more populated by humans. They've been encroaching on metro areas of cities like Detroit, increasing the number of attacks and fatalities against small pets.

Dog Tips

Is Your Pet Sleeping on a Hotbed for Bile Duct Cancer?

Environmental exposure to carcinogens is a suspected cause of this very aggressive and common type of liver cancer in cats and dogs, and where your pet sleeps may be potentially fueling her exposure. Take these three steps today to help reduce your pet's risk.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Six Reasons to Adopt One of These Often-Shunned Pets

Fast Acting with No Antidote — Is Bromethalin Sitting Around Your Home?

Never Give These Treats to Your Pets

Five Signs of Pain That Owners Often Overlook — Are You Missing Them?

Mistakes That Compromise Your Pet's Immune System

New Dog Feeding Study — Can You Guess Their Crazy Conclusion?

If You Have a Pet, You'll Have This — Are You Prepared?

Warning for Small Dog Owners: Coyote Attacks on the Rise

Is Your Pet Sleeping on a Hotbed for Bile Duct Cancer?

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