Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive & integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pet’s overall health & vitality through wise lifestyle choices.
Truth be told, it's a junk food, not a health food. So watch out for the cleverly disguised marketing spin likely to help sell this as a healthy treat. Don't be conned. This 'functional food' has no place in a healthy pet's food, and could confound their health and make you very sorry.
As flowers bloom, so do risks for pets. Learn which plants turn spring from a season of beauty into a hidden danger zone for your furry friends, and how to keep them safe from nature's toxic temptations.
This is obviously something that owners relish, and many pets do, too. How to enjoy yourself doing it without making it stressful for your pet, and the homework you must do in advance to help avoid injury, escape, or even death. What I consider the last resort option.
Groundbreaking study uncovers that fetching isn't just for dogs. Explore how cats are stepping into the game, initiating play on their terms, and why this discovery could change how we interact with our whiskered companions.
If your pet decides this is a tasty dinner, it could mean death, or at least a critical medical emergency. It can easily cause paralyzed limbs and respiratory muscles. Be alert to this animal hazard, whether in your yard or farther afield.
This humble vegetable is usually added raw to salads to lend a delicious texture and mild peppery flavor, but you can also add small amounts to your pet’s food bowl. Crunching radishes can help keep their teeth clean and breath fresh, so let them have a bite, and see if they like it!