Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
dogs baby talk study
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
red flag symptoms in dogs
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
dog false pregnancy
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
calming music for dogs
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
do dogs feel empathy for other dogs
Dog Tips

How Dogs Show Empathy and Comfort Each Other

You already know that dogs are in tune to human emotions, but how about among their canine partners? What happens when they perceive their buddy is distressed? Their reactions are just more proof of how loving, sensitive, and intelligent dogs truly are.
4 min read
grass fed beef mini burger
Dog Tips

Treat Your Pet to Mini Burger 'Sliders'

Does your dog or cat love a good burger? Instead of going to the drive-thru, create these mini burger sliders right at home. They're far healthier than the fast-food version, and you'll be shocked at the recipe's simplicity.
4 min read