Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
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Food Facts

This Fruit Has a Reputation Problem

Juicy, refreshing, and rich in potent antioxidants, this member of the citrus family offers benefits to your pet's health, if they'll eat it, but make sure to serve it without the peel. Learn more about its benefits and how to offer it to pets here.
— 8 min read
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Dog Tips

Definitely Not the Long-Term Death Sentence You May Think It Is

Yes, the condition suggests deterioration, but dogs with it can still live long, good-quality lives when you do the right things to promote that — including these three essentials. It also helps if you ditch these three disproven myths everyone seems to want to cling to.
— 5 min read
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Special Species

This Misunderstood Farm Animal That's Playful Like a Dog

Contrary to what you might believe, this animal species is highly intelligent and psychologically complex. They're empathetic and very social in their interactions with others and love to run and carry or shake balls and sticks. Should they have rights like other intelligent creatures?
— 4 min read
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Cat Tips

This Beautiful Pet Will Favor Your Lap Over Most Anything Else

She's a fanciful 'breed' that's been developed through human intervention, and if looks are any indication, she won't disappoint. You won't find her leaping to high spaces or darting around your home. She'll be most content napping on a soft pillow — or your lap.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

The World's Smallest Dog Has a Big Secret

Love small dogs? Check out these cuties — they're one of the longest living breeds, and they are fiercely loyal to their human. Here's the best place to locate your perfect pet, and the breeding variation to avoid at all costs.
— 6 min read