Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 11)

Food Facts

Kiwifruit: The Fuzzy Fruit with a Secret Superpower

Packed full of nutrients like phytochemicals and vitamins C, K, and E, this brown, egg-shaped fruit offers more than meets the eye. Did you know it contains a special enzyme that may help with your pet's digestion, too?

Cat Tips

This Kitty Is So Beloved, Rare, and Healthy That You'll Be Challenged to Find One

Once you learn about this smart and beloved kitty, you'll crave one. They're considered a sign of prosperity, luck, health, and new beginnings in Thai culture, but are rarely for sale. Most are cherished gifts. Rarely, these beauties do come up for adoption. Can you rescue one?

Dog Tips

What Your Choice of Pet Really Says About Your Personality

Forget about all the stereotypical beliefs that go with 'cat lady' and 'dog lover' and lifestyle. Your choice of pet may go much deeper into underlying human personality differences.

felv is no longer a death sentence for cats

Cat Tips

This Used To Be a Death Sentence, but No More — So Long as It's Caught Early

Not long ago, it was a death sentence. Today, if caught early and given strong TLC, many kitties live long, healthy lives. Here's the life-saving info about symptoms, diagnosis, outlook, and the natural therapies that protect and enhance their lifespan.

Food Facts

Crack Open the Health Benefits of Walnuts for Pets

When offered in the proper way (chopped in small pieces), this popular tree nut can add a crunchy texture and a healthy dose of phytochemicals to your pet’s snack time. Learn more about its benefits here.

Dog Tips

Detecting Your Pet's Pain Level Is Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible

If your pet could talk, he'd tell you how badly he was hurting. But since he can't, this tool that allows vets to noninvasively detect pain levels is a real godsend. It removes a lot of the guesswork, and is also valuable for monitoring how well they're responding to treatments.

Dog Tips

An Odd Blue Tint on Your Dog's Mouth Could Be a Sign of This

More common than most pet parents realize, these 5 signs can manifest in a number of ways, including some you might gloss over. It's not always easy to distinguish a non-serious situation from a serious one. But these insights can help.

Cat Tips

Don't Let Your Cat Do This, It's a 'Virus Magnet'

And it could also lead to other pathogens that cause serious diseases. Plus, the diabetes spiking mistake made by 58% of cat owners, which can lead to high blood pressure.

Cat Tips

When Your Cat's Meowing May Be a Red Flag in Disguise

What's normal and what's not when it comes to your kitty's vocalizations? There are definitely vocal sounds that shouldn't be ignored, especially when coupled with these behaviors. Know the 8 most common ways your cat communicates through sound, and when to worry that something may be wrong.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Kiwifruit: The Fuzzy Fruit with a Secret Superpower

This Kitty Is So Beloved, Rare, and Healthy That You'll Be Challenged to Find One

What Your Choice of Pet Really Says About Your Personality

This Used To Be a Death Sentence, but No More — So Long as It's Caught Early

Crack Open the Health Benefits of Walnuts for Pets

Detecting Your Pet's Pain Level Is Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible

An Odd Blue Tint on Your Dog's Mouth Could Be a Sign of This

Don't Let Your Cat Do This, It's a 'Virus Magnet'

When Your Cat's Meowing May Be a Red Flag in Disguise

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