Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 17)

Dog Tips

This 'Love Principle' Applies to Your Dogs as Well as You

Dogs like to socialize with each other. And having more than one gives your dog a built-in playmate. But here's the rub — and it can produce a type of stress that's easily misconstrued to be something it really isn't. Apply this 'love rule' today for a more balanced relationship.

Food Facts

Acai Berry: The Rainforest Berry That May Help Pets Live Longer

This superfood from the Brazilian rainforest is commonly added to smoothies for its antioxidant benefits, but when it comes to sharing it with pets, moderation is key. Here's how to safely add it to their meals.

Dog Tips

The Most Dangerous 'Food' on the Market — Snuffs Out Key Nutrients

It's far riskier than you may think, despite huge popularity. Decimates the amino acids proline and lysine, slams omega-3s and omega-6s, and boosts lipid oxidation. If you ate stuff like this, you'd be starved for nutrients in no time. Be wary about giving it to your 4-legged family member.

Dog Tips

Simple (but Ignored) Way to Add Many Years to Share with Your Devoted Pet

So easy, yet so overlooked — this single strategy could have you basking in your pet's love for many years. That's an astounding 30 months of pleasure. Any way you slice it, you're giving them a new shot at life and you prolonged enjoyment.

Cat Tips

It Can Take Years to Resolve This, so Go the 'Ounce of Prevention' Route

New proof that an ounce of prevention is so much better than a pound of cure! But hurry, because once too much water passes under the dam, it's very expensive, time-consuming, and highly improbable that you'll resolve this cellular 'starvation' issue.

Food Facts

Carrots: The Orange Crunch That Strengthens Your Pet's Health

This beta-carotene-rich food can help boost your pet’s eyesight and immune health. If you have a teething puppy, giving them a raw frozen piece (with supervision, of course) can help ease their teething pain.

Dog Tips

Be Aware — There's a Deadly Virus on the Loose Striking These Pets

And veterinarian Hilary Stern says there's no treatment, no vaccine, and she's never seen one of these infected animals survive. Symptoms come on like gangbusters. And the disease is usually fatal between days 8 and 15. Find out if it affects your area and your type of pet.

Special Species

The Toxic 10 — Tolerable for You, but Toxic to These Pets

They can induce problems from respiratory distress to heart failure and death. Some represent healthy deliciousness to you, but can kill these animals. Know them, name them, and keep them under lock and key.

Cat Tips

Could Your Cat's Anxiety Meds Turn Deadly?

Many people — including vets — don't take this fatal kitty condition seriously. And they treat it all wrong. Combining the standard medication with these foods or herbs can spell disaster, and you'll have a mere 30 minutes to take action. Here's a better way.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

This 'Love Principle' Applies to Your Dogs as Well as You

Acai Berry: The Rainforest Berry That May Help Pets Live Longer

The Most Dangerous 'Food' on the Market — Snuffs Out Key Nutrients

Simple (but Ignored) Way to Add Many Years to Share with Your Devoted Pet

It Can Take Years to Resolve This, so Go the 'Ounce of Prevention' Route

Carrots: The Orange Crunch That Strengthens Your Pet's Health

Be Aware — There's a Deadly Virus on the Loose Striking These Pets

The Toxic 10 — Tolerable for You, but Toxic to These Pets

Could Your Cat's Anxiety Meds Turn Deadly?

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