Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

A Dog's Clue to a Vexing Health Mystery

Cats are affected too, though in a different way. This 26-year study uncovered a troubling decline in dog fertility, pointing to hormone-disrupting chemicals that have become a common part of everyday life.
6 min read
dry pet food extrusion
Dog Tips

The Link Between Dry Food, Tumors, and Disease

The biggest problem with kibble is one that hardly anyone talks about, but it's potent enough to damage ingredients, cause vitamin losses, and lead to toxic reactions that can result in the formation of carcinogenic substances. Find out why dry pet food sits near the bottom of the pet food rankings.
8 min read
littermate syndrome puppies
Dog Tips

Why You Could Regret Bringing Home a Pair of Littermates

When adopting a puppy, it can be tempting to bring home more than one pup from the same litter. After all, won't they be best buddies for each other? Yes, and that's the problem. Find out why you may want to resist the temptation and not have to regret your action later.
6 min read