Saving money on pet care with Dr. Becker
By Mikkel Becker Shannon
August 11, 2008
Update: The video isn’t live yet, but the story with tips is.
Regular readers know Gina has asked me to keep track of my dad’s public appearances, with updates on the ones everyone can catch.
One of those iswastoday (Aug. 12). My dad, Dr. Marty Becker, was on “Good Morning America” this morning, talking about saving money on pet care, a topic that’s stressing us all in this economy. He offered easy tips for saving money on medications, veterinary care, food and long-term care. You can start saving money today, while still giving your pets the preventive care they need to stay healthy (and save you money) long-term. You can also catch up with him over XM radio for GMA, on channel 155.
He’ll also appear on “GMA NOW” talking about some foods and household products that can make our pets sick or even kill them. Details on pet-proofing homes as well. GMA NOW is available over cable or on abcnews.com, and the segments will be available for viewing one week after filming on Aug. 12.
Also: This morning we had a chuckle because in the TV listings in “USA Today,” dad was listed over Donald Trump! I guess that means pets trump Trump.
I have a seven year old Boxer Lab mix. For about the last six months he just is lethargic, sad, and won’t eat. I have had him to my local vet three times will all kinds of tests and nothing has been found. They gave him Prednisone 10 mg daily and he was eating, but still acting strange for him (this is a dog who loves to eat). After about three months 10 mg was not enough and now he is taking 20 mg. I don’t like giving him this drug and was wondering if you had any ideas or suggestions for me.
Thanks,
Jeannie Dussault
Comment by Jeannie Dussault — August 19, 2008 @ 9:25 am
Jeannie … get an opinion from another veterinarian. There’s no way anyone here — even the vets — can diagnose a dog we can’t see.
Comment by Gina Spadafori — August 19, 2008 @ 9:27 am