Dr. Marty Becker, the veterinarian who appears as a regular guest on the Dr. Oz Show and Good Morning America, is coming to the Houston area for a fan event from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Monday, April 25 at PETCO, 19507 1-45 North in Spring and Houston PetTalk will be there!

Dr. Becker will be signing his new book, “Your Dog: The Owner’s Manual,” giving a presentation and celebrating with give aways.  Actress and dog lover Betty White calls “Your Dog: The Owner’s Manual” “a blessing to all dog lovers,” while Temple Grandin, world-famous animal scientist and autism advocate, says it’s “chock full of practical advice on both behavior and health.”

“Your Dog: The Owner’s Manual,” offers amazing and easy solutions to the questions dog owners ask the most. Readers will discover how to cut shedding up to 90 percent, tips on getting rid of stubborn pet stains and how to solve the age-old problem of the post bath “shake.” There’s even a strategy to increase a dog’s life span up to 30 percent. (That’s two full years longer!)  Helpful tips and tricks reveal how to use food puzzles to stave off weight gain and an easy method to turn pill time into treat time.  In these cost-conscious days, Dr. Becker explains a weekly measure that can cut veterinarian bills in half.  He guides the family through selecting the right dog for their lifestyle and describes how to protect the human family from doggy diseases. This breakthrough guidebook employs strategies that not only add to the quality of life for man’s best friend, but for the dog lover as well.