Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 2)

Food Facts

Apples: This Everyday Fruit Offers Surprising Benefits for Your Pet

Found in most grocery stores all year round, this beloved fruit is known for its crunchy texture, making it a wonderful treat to share with pets. It offers numerous phytochemicals that may help ward off illnesses and even contains a compound that may help freshen your pet's breath.

Dog Tips

This Common Heart Problem Can Affect Many Breeds

Much to the surprise of this team of researchers, out of 95 healthy, young adult dogs, almost a quarter of them were found to have this heart problem. Either congenital or acquired later in life, this is a condition you need to be proactive about for the care and comfort of your pet.

Cat Tips

This Once Existed Only for Puppies. Then Someone Realized Cats Need It Too

Animal behaviorists say it's key to cats becoming social and a lasting part of a forever family. But take note... it needs to be done during this particular window of time. Your payoff is a well-socialized cat who acts like a family member and might even do tricks.

Dog Tips

110 Pets Died, 210 Sickened from Eating Contaminated Food

Over 1,000 lot codes of this food have been recalled. Even if your dog or cat doesn't eat this brand, be sure to check your pet's food labels for these three ingredients which may be sources of a carcinogenic substance that can cause sudden illness and death.

Food Facts

Brussels Sprouts: This Leafy Green Packs a Punch — Is It Safe for Pets?

The benefits of leafy greens on human health have been studied extensively. However, you may be wondering if these translate to your pet as well. As it turns out, feeding this veggie to your furry pal every now and then may be great for their well-being.

Dog Tips

Classified as a Definite Carcinogen for Pets — Do You Feed This?

For you, it's a probable human carcinogen. But for our beloved pets, it's not merely probable. It's definite. And you won't believe the changes owners and their pets enjoy once they remove themselves from this trap.

Cat Tips

Your Vet Could Be Totally Wrong if She Claims This

Some vets think that if a disorder is genetic, your pet's all but assured of getting the disease. In the real world, it doesn't mean that, so don't be fooled. Even if your precious pet does get it, these natural treatments can keep them happy and healthy a long time. Get the details here.

Dog Tips

Licking, Pacing, Tail-Chasing? It Might Be More Than a Quirk

The bad news is that pets can suffer from OCD just like people. Here are the telltale signs your pet may be among them. Fortunately, there are things you can do to mitigate these behaviors, without necessarily needing to resort to pharmaceuticals and their side effects.

Dog Tips

Don't Read This Unless You Want to Save Serious Money on Vet Bills

Yes, there truly are ways to trim your pet's vet bills down to size and keep the money in your own bank account. Here's the unvarnished truth about how to keep your pet healthy and out of the vet's office. And they can save you a bundle.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Apples: This Everyday Fruit Offers Surprising Benefits for Your Pet

This Common Heart Problem Can Affect Many Breeds

This Once Existed Only for Puppies. Then Someone Realized Cats Need It Too

110 Pets Died, 210 Sickened from Eating Contaminated Food

Brussels Sprouts: This Leafy Green Packs a Punch — Is It Safe for Pets?

Classified as a Definite Carcinogen for Pets — Do You Feed This?

Your Vet Could Be Totally Wrong if She Claims This

Licking, Pacing, Tail-Chasing? It Might Be More Than a Quirk

Don't Read This Unless You Want to Save Serious Money on Vet Bills

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