Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

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.
cats fiv
Cat Tips

This Serious Disorder Is an Invitation for Love, Not Rejection

Once an animal is labeled with this condition, owners become frightened and tragically, these poor victims are left behind in shelters. And that's too bad, because it's not a transferable disease to humans or other pets, and affected animals often live as long as their healthy counterparts.
— 6 min read
pet regular preventive care
Dog Tips

Can You Afford to Ignore This Vet Advice?

Learn from top veterinary experts about the proactive steps you can take to ensure your pet’s well-being, prevent common diseases and catch health issues early for a longer, healthier life.
— 7 min read
fleas 101
Dog Tips

Spritz This on Your Pet to Nix These Pesky Parasites

Fleas despise this, so it's the perfect deterrent to spritz on your pet (and their beds). No longer need to fear the hundreds of thousands of these bloodsucking critters you can't even see. Go on the attack with this staple today.
— 7 min read
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