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

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Dog Tips

It's Like an Aging Pill for Your Pet, but Millions Overlook It

Attracts flab and disease but it's standard practice, so hardly anyone gives it a thought. If you skip it, your dog will be healthier, leaner, and fitter. Which can save you a wad of money. If it's too late to avoid the treatment, at least take these compensatory steps.

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Food Facts

This Little Green Garnish Gets a Hard No

While it may be a fixture in kitchens, this green veggie should not be in your pet's food bowl because it can harm their health. Learn the signs of its toxicity here.

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Dog Tips

If You Love Your Pet's Slobbery Kisses — Should You Worry About Infection?

Ever wondered what's hiding in your pet's kisses and whether it's cause for concern? Scientists don't have all the answers yet. What they do know is that a single lick can leave behind millions of bacteria. Here's what research has revealed about the potential risks so far.

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Dog Tips

3 Commands and 1 Question to Ask Before Traveling with Your Dog

Want to know if your precious 4-legged family member will be a preferred guest or a troublesome pest when you travel? These three commands and one question reveal whether she's travel-ready or not. Don't take Fido along for the ride without knowing them.

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Cat Tips

This Self-Mutilating Behavior May Baffle, but It's Truly a Red Flag

If you noticed your pet is starting to do this, don't turn a blind eye. Something is making him anxious or emotionally stressed, or it could be from pain or other type of skin condition. Follow these clues to discover why your pet is troubled.

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Food Facts

Is This Cheap Ingredient Crowding Out the Good Stuff?

If you check the label on your commercial pet food, you might see this ingredient listed, but can it do your pet good? Here's the real reason why it's a common part of their formula, and whether or not it's really harmless for your pet.

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Dog Tips

The 5 Most Common Dog Skin Problems and How to Treat Them

Just like humans, dogs can develop a myriad of skin conditions. And some can make him feel downright miserable. How to identify your pet's skin problems so you can treat them successfully.

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Dog Tips

Working Dogs ‘Talk’ with the Help of Wearable Computers

What if a dog could send a message when help is needed? FIDO, or Facilitating Interactions for Dogs with Occupations, is wearable technology that allows trained working dogs to communicate with handlers.

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Dog Tips

Have Those Floppy Ears Been Listening the Whole Time?

Dogs pick up on the emotional cues and nuances in your voice, but do they understand the words too? Research brings increased understanding into how dogs process speech, and it turns out it's remarkably similar to humans.

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