Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

One Floppy-Ear Mystery Every Pet Parent Should Know

Most vets prefer to treat this common condition with surgery, but years ago, a patient whose owner ignored veterinary advice and insisted against surgery. To her horror, by the next day her home looked like a crime scene and she quickly changed her mind. Don't let it happen to your dog or cat.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

12 Dog Breeds That Don't Really Live Up to Their Names

Some breed names make perfect sense for the breed — like the Golden Retriever, for example. Others are anomalies, hailing from places beyond what their name suggests, or named after a parson who loved hunting, or even a 'snooty' dog that originated as a hunting dog.
5 min read