Animal Health
Welcome to the petBase Blog!
This is the petBase blog. We built this blog as a companion to our app. We're scientists,...
How sustainable is your dog or cat’s lifestyle?
Your four-legged friend’s carbon “pawprint” is probably larger than you think! Here...
Doug to the Rescue
This new docuseries follows animal lover and drone pilot, Doug Thron, as he rescues...
Chicken- and beef-free recipes for dogs with sensitivities
Is your dog allergic to common proteins? Here are some chicken- and beef-free recipes...
Dietary sugars, microbial acids and dental/gut disease...
A look at how dietary sugars can negatively effect the dental and gut health of...
How “extra” are pet parents during the holidays?
A recent survey reveals that pet parents are even more obsessed with their furry...
Chiropractic care for canine anxiety
We usually think of chiropractic care in terms of relieving pain in our dogs, but...
Tips for traveling with pets over the holidays
Planning to travel with your dog or cat this holiday season? These tips from a former...
8 ways to socialize your new dog — when you have to social...
Socialization is an important part of a dog’s development. But how can you introduce...
How technology is improving your pet’s life
From pet cams to automated toys, here’s a look at some of the technological tools...
6 things to consider before gifting a dog for Christmas
Are you thinking about buying yourself or someone else a dog for Christmas? Consider...
A healthy cat is a hydrated cat
Keeping your pet adequately hydrated – and communicating his water intake to your...
How caring for a pet can teach children responsibility...
The benefits of living with a dog or cat are numerous – for adults and kids alike!...
Betty White: Golden Girl and animal welfare advocate
Her show business career spanned eight decades, but Betty White was an animal lover...
Is metronidazole the best choice for your dog?
Has your dog has been prescribed metronidazole? Here’s why it might not be the best...
What’s new in cat research?
Over the next two years, studies funded by Morris Animal Foundation will offer cat...
Let’s get to the cause of bad breath and do something about...
Want to start the New Year with fresher kisses from your fur babies? Here’s how...
Immune support supplements for your dog or cat
A stressed or overworked immune system can result in a number of preventable health...
Pet diarrhea: how to help your dog or cat
A look at what might be causing diarrhea in your pet, and what you can do to settle...
Systemic Antibiotics- What Horse People Should Know
Flash had a small wound on his lower leg that had taken forever to heal. His vet...
What you may not know about service animals
Not everything you think you know about service animals is correct. Eight common...
When your cat has gallbladder problems
Just like humans, cats can have problems with their gallbladders. Here’s how I explained...
What’s that weird lump on your pet’s ear?
A pool of blood in the skin of a pet’s external ear is called a “hematoma.” Here’s...
Becker’s Fear Free Reading Round-Up: November 2021
More great reads this month from Fear Free and Fear Free Happy Homes: How to Check...
Maybe not the Thanksgiving message you expected
As I sat down to write my Thanksgiving message to you all, I thought I’d see what...
Do you really need a special diet to manage your cat’s...
A reader’s male cat has been suffering from bladder stones and wrote asking if that...
Does your pet need a multi-vitamin? Maybe, maybe not
We want the best for our pets, so we might want to give them a multi-vitamin “just...
Becker’s Fear Free Reading Round-Up: December 2021
More great reads this month from Fear Free and Fear Free Happy Homes: “Training”...
