Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

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.

Dog Tips

How to Silence Your Dog’s Obsessive Barking

Some dogs are so loud their owners consider moving to appease the neighbors. But before you go to that extreme, here's the smart, simple and often overlooked way to silence your noisy dog - just follow these 7 words consistently. And finally, you'll have peace with your neighbors.

Dog Tips

Your Pet’s Gut Health: The Invisible Threat

Over 10% of pets now suffer from mysterious GI issues, with a groundbreaking index developed by Texas A&M offering new hope for early detection and treatment, changing the game for veterinary care.

Inspiring Videos

Seagull Shows Off Her Baby Chick to Indoor Cat

Yes, sometimes there are unlikely friendships; in this case, a cat and a seagull family!

Dog Tips

My 7 Go-To Natural Remedies for a Happy, Healthy Pet

Before turning to harsh chemicals and drugs, I like to take the natural, nontoxic path whenever possible. These 7 natural remedies go a long way towards healing your pet on more than one level. Don't take chances, keep these handy for life's little mishaps.

Dog Tips

From Puppies to Adults: The Diet That Fights Disease

Discover how a simple change in your puppy's diet can fortify their health against chronic enteropathy later in life.

Inspiring Videos

Freezing Dog Got a Warm Fireplace and a New Coat!

Minus-30 temperatures would not be kind to this poor, freezing dog. Her rescue was just in time.

Cat Tips

For Your Pet’s Sake, Don’t Touch This Prescription Food With a 10-Foot Pole

Many veterinarians like to recommend this type of food for this rampant health condition, but I consider it a big mistake. It's poor-quality protein - the last thing these pets need. Since this problem is so huge (affects half of this population over a certain age), here's what I recommend instead.

Dog Tips

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

How to Silence Your Dog’s Obsessive Barking

Your Pet’s Gut Health: The Invisible Threat

Seagull Shows Off Her Baby Chick to Indoor Cat

My 7 Go-To Natural Remedies for a Happy, Healthy Pet

From Puppies to Adults: The Diet That Fights Disease

Freezing Dog Got a Warm Fireplace and a New Coat!

For Your Pet’s Sake, Don’t Touch This Prescription Food With a 10-Foot Pole

Facing Pet Hypoglycemia: Your Quick Action Guide

Stray Dog at a Mine Adopted by the Mine Inspector

Help Make Your Pet Hostile Toward Fleas and Ticks

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