Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers

Special Species

Banned in 1975, yet These Pets Still Sicken People

Even though you can't legally buy one of these pets, they still sickened 473 people between 2011 and 2013. Tiny and cute, people are drawn to them like flies, so their presence in homes is making a comeback. Please resist the temptation to bring one home.

Food Facts

The 'Miracle Tree' Pet Parents Are Discovering

With small, rounded leaves packed with nutrients and phytochemicals, this vegetable has grown in popularity in recent years because of its healing properties. Here's how it can benefit your pet's health.

Special Species

The Subtle Ways Horses Ask Humans for Help

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers revealed that horses will ask humans for help when faced with a difficult problem. Though obvious in the study, the signals are subtle. Would you recognize the signs if a horse was asking you for help?

Dog Tips

Pummels Pets with Debilitating Defects Not Found Elsewhere in Nature

These changes often translate to pain and agony for your pet — including a lowered ability to reproduce and a higher risk for canine cancer, asthma, arthritis, tracheal collapse, and more. Some risks are so serious their owners are completely unequipped to deal with them.

Dog Tips

A Study That Sheds Light on Canine Aggression

It's the leading cause of relinquishment of dogs to shelters, and it results in millions of injuries to people and pets each year. This study uncovers important findings of what may be fueling this condition.

Food Facts

Lemon: The Sour Snack That's Full of Surprises

This yellow citrus fruit is used in many culinary creations, but did you know you can use it for your pet's meals as well? Learn how to offer it to your pet here.

Cat Tips

Cat Owner Survey Ranks Aggressiveness as the No. 1 Behavior Problem — Do You Agree?

An 8-year study of 336 misbehaving cats ranked this as their No. 1 problem. Contrary to what you might expect, it beats out unsuitable elimination by a stunning eight percentage points. Worse, it happens when you'd expect her to be happy, and then you'll probably react the wrong way.

Dog Tips

Dogs' Bodies Change as They Age, so Should Their Food

A life-long study of 80 large dogs shows their bodies change as they age, so their diet should too. Here's a simple feeding plan older dogs do well on, plus easy changes to protect their cells and keep them healthy.

Dog Tips

What Happens When a Pet Loses Someone They Love?

Discover the deep emotions furry friends experience when they lose a loved one.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Banned in 1975, yet These Pets Still Sicken People

The 'Miracle Tree' Pet Parents Are Discovering

The Subtle Ways Horses Ask Humans for Help

Pummels Pets with Debilitating Defects Not Found Elsewhere in Nature

A Study That Sheds Light on Canine Aggression

Lemon: The Sour Snack That's Full of Surprises

Cat Owner Survey Ranks Aggressiveness as the No. 1 Behavior Problem — Do You Agree?

Dogs' Bodies Change as They Age, so Should Their Food

What Happens When a Pet Loses Someone They Love?

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