Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
reasons to adopt a senior dog
Dog Tips

The Ones Everyone Walks Past Are Often the Best Companions

Just when these dogs need care and companionship the most, they are surrendered to shelters. Worse, potential adopters mostly pass them by, leaving them to live the rest of their lives in a cage or be euthanized to make room for others. Here are 12 reasons why you should give one a chance.
— 5 min read
acupuncture healing therapy
Dog Tips

Successfully Saves Animals from a Lifetime of Paralysis

It's been used in the US for about 40 years and is growing in popularity. Yet many don't know about it or don't know how beneficial it can actually be for their animals. Besides helping a paralyzed animal walk again, animals with these 16 conditions are known to respond to it.
— 5 min read
feline idiopathic cystitis
Cat Tips

Makes Your Pet Feel Rotten — Linked to This Everyday Mistake

Ranks at the top of all reasons kitties visit vets, with an average treatment cost of $441. But what if you could sidestep these conditions in the first place, and pocket that $441 for yourself? Fortunately, that may be easier than you think. Here's what to know and do.
— 7 min read
dog behavior changes
Dog Tips

Why Your Aging Pet Needs Your Attentive Care More Than Ever

Sadly, many pet owners decide they can't deal with some of the changes that come with age and relinquish their pets in sobering numbers to shelters. Not unlike how humans can become crankier with advancing age, pets can too, and it's when your pet needs your loving support more than she ever will.
— 5 min read
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