Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
dogs carb heavy diets
Dog Tips

Rethink What's Filling Your Pup's Bowl

Like many humans, most dogs these days eat carb-heavy diets, even though canines have no (zero) nutritional requirement for carbohydrates; the diseases they acquire also mimic those in the human population.
8 min read
dust mite allergies in dogs
Dog Tips

Itchy Pup? This Hidden Bug's to Blame

Is the reason for your itchy pet hiding in plain sight? If so, there are many steps you can take to eliminate these pests from your environment and relieve your pet's symptoms.
6 min read
help cat live longer
Cat Tips

Mistakes Owners Make That Shorten Pets' Lives

Well-meaning owners sometimes forget what makes sense for their pet's health. Especially with cats who can easily live into their upper teens and early 20s, there are five things that you can either do right, or if ignored, sacrifice your pet's natural ability to live out a long life.
6 min read