Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
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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
pet care saving vs spending
Dog Tips

Spending Too Much on Pet Care? 3 Ways to Cut Back

Caring for a dog now costs more than $1,600 a year and for a cat, $1,100. But there are ways to make it more affordable. The two areas where cost-cutting isn't recommended and three areas that provide ample opportunity to rein in spending.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Should You Boycott These Pet Brands That Think You're Dimwitted?

This behind-your-back talk about you stoops about as low as it gets. It's demeaning and disrespectful, a horrible way to build customer loyalty. On the other hand, maybe they have a reason for their reproach and deception, exemplified by these six deadly pet food disasters.
— 6 min read
Egyptian Mau cat
Cat Tips

Some Cats Nap. These Cats Launch

These are NOT cats that want to lounge in your lap all day long. They're known for their impressive athletic prowess and even ninja-worthy moves, like catapulting to your shoulder. NASA is even impressed. How to claim one of these nine nimble breeds for yourself.
— 4 min read