Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

This Goofy, Clownish Pet Doesn't Live Up to His Harsh Name

Snugglers in disguise, they're really lovers, not fighters, no matter what their name might suggest. And one of his most unusual traits is his need for sunscreen if he's out in the sun too long. Five reasons this sometimes scary-looking pet may be the ideal one for you.
— 5 min read
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Special Species

Do You Make This Accidental Bee-Killing Mistake?

Proof-positive about what's decimating our bee populations, despite all the quibbling and controversy. But even if you're all about protecting them, it's very easy to make this common mistake. What to know before you act to make your yard bee-friendly.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Talking This Way to Your Dog Could Strengthen Your Bond

Earlier, researchers concluded that adult dogs don't respond to baby talk like puppies do. However, in this new study, they set things up a little differently and discovered the type of talk adult dogs really prefer from their pet parents.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

10 Signs That Shout 'Get Me to the Vet Now'

If you observe any of these red flag warnings in your dog, don't delay. Depending on their severity and suddenness, these symptoms could signal a condition that could kill your pet within just hours or days.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Bizarre Behaviors Triggered by Altered Hormones

You'd likely consider this anything but normal. Yet it's a normal physiologic process — not a disorder at all. It could actually be an ingenious design of nature. Here's how to diagnose it, and how to be sure it's not accompanied by a life-threatening bacterial infection.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

This Gentle Sound Is Changing How Pets Handle Stress

Shelters around the world are using this to end the barking and anxiety, and calm their dogs within moments. It lets their personality shine through and makes them adoptable. What a brilliant idea. Better yet, why not use it at home for your own pets?
— 5 min read
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