Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

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

Ignore This Go-To Rule if You Want a Bouncy, Playful Pet

You buy this for your pet and then follow the directions, right? Well, stop doing that today if you want a healthy, happy, bouncy, and playful pet. Otherwise you'll be creating the exact opposite in your pet — a disabled, diseased, uncomfortable, and unhappy pet.
— 6 min read
grass eating dogs
Dog Tips

Is Letting Your Dog Eat Grass a Good Idea?

Does your dog start chomping grass the moment she gets outdoors? Should you try to stop her? This article offers an entirely new explanation, disputing the long-held belief that dogs eat grass to throw up. Here are four additional health-related reasons dogs eat grass.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

How to Steer Clear of the 'Made in the USA' Sham

A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against two pet food giants for stating their ingredients are made in the US when they're actually sourced from foreign countries. Make sure your pantry is clear of these popular treats that are linked to kidney failure and serious illness.
— 6 min read
stray or feral cat
Cat Tips

These Animals Make Lousy Pets However Cute, Don't Be Fooled

They may seem to call your name, but experts suggest you stay away. They retain wild behaviors and there are far easier animals to adopt that are more likely to adjust well to domestic life. So please don't set yourself up for heartbreak with this mistake.
— 7 min read
do it yourself pet care tips
Dog Tips

5 Do-It-Yourself Tasks That Help Save on Vet Bills

There are certain things that only your veterinarian can do, but there are others you can handle yourself and save money at the same time. Four homemade healing rinses for itchiness and stubborn skin conditions and at-home hairball management.
— 6 min read
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