Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
does shaving a dog or cat help them stay cooler
Dog Tips

Why Shaving Your Pet Could Be a Big Mistake

Could shaving your pet help them stay cool when the weather becomes warmer? As a general rule, you shouldn't do it, and here's why. While these other situations may be exceptions, there's a happy medium that some pets actually enjoy.
— 5 min read
feeding newborn kittens
Cat Tips

Never Feed This to an Orphaned or Newborn Kitty — Very Dangerous

Ask 100 people on the street, and most would probably say this was the right thing to feed an orphaned or newborn kitty in the absence of the mother cat. But they'd be wrong. If you ever find yourself in this situation, it's one of the worst things you can feed. Do this instead.
— 7 min read
can you feed peaches to your pets
Food Facts

Peaches: A Juicy Little Treat Your Pet Will Love

The perfect summertime snack, this juicy fruit symbolizes immortality in Daoist mythology. Not surprisingly, it's an excellent source of bioactive compounds that may help protect your pet against chronic diseases, including tumors and heart disease.
— 7 min read
raw pet food market growth
Dog Tips

Is This the Remarkable Pet Food Trend of the Future?

Pet owners are flocking to it like crazy. Which is great news. Yet the scary part is that they may be jumping in negligent of this critical factor. And that can mean you're paying a premium for a product with serious problems. Are you making that mistake?
— 6 min read
what triggers hot spots
Dog Tips

This Skin Problem Can Explode in Just Hours

They can flash onto the scene nearly as fast as a lightning strike, then take forever to leave — especially if you don't take the right actions to quell them. And if you fail to identify the underlying cause, it'll be like adding insult to injury day in and day out.
— 5 min read
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