Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers

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

When Your Pet Suddenly Can't Find Their Balance

Ever had a time when you were so dizzy the room felt like it was spinning? It can happen to these particular pets, too. And can come on like gangbusters, complete with falling down, nausea and more. If this is what triggers it, an ounce of prevention could truly be worth a pound of relief.

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.

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.

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Food Facts

Never Share This Bite Sized Snack with Your Best Friend

Although studies have found the potential culprit of why this fruit is toxic to pets, more research still needs to be conducted. To be safe, don't let your pet eat this fruit or get close to the plant.

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

Dogs Love This 'Toy' - But It's Very Risky

Like boys and their toys, dogs adore these and will enjoy them in any number of insane ways. They confuse them with actual chew toys. Poor Corona punctured her esophagus - a nasty injury that needed surgery and a long hospital stay. Don't let your dog follow in her footsteps.

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Cat Tips

Nature's Answer to Inflammation, Help Safeguard Your Pet's Health and Longevity

These beneficial molecules neutralize toxic free radicals floating around in your pet's body and brain before they can harm healthy cells and tissue, and reduce oxidation stress and DNA damage. Not widely available in pet food, find out how to make sure your pet gets enough.

Food Facts

Brown Rice: Are Pet Parents Falling for This 'Healthy' Food?

People who want to 'eat healthy' often opt for this grain as an alternative to white rice, because it's less processed and said to be more nutritious. But can it be good for your pets as well?

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Pummels Pets with Debilitating Defects Not Found Elsewhere in Nature

When Your Pet Suddenly Can't Find Their Balance

A Study That Sheds Light on Canine Aggression

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

Never Share This Bite Sized Snack with Your Best Friend

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

Dogs Love This 'Toy' - But It's Very Risky

Nature's Answer to Inflammation, Help Safeguard Your Pet's Health and Longevity

Brown Rice: Are Pet Parents Falling for This 'Healthy' Food?

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