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.
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Dog Tips

Two Essential Vaccines? Skip One, but Not the Other

Your vet may tell you that your dog or puppy needs both of these, but here, I explain why I don't believe it's necessary. As long as this second infection isn't present, your dog will likely show no symptoms from the other mild, yet highly contagious virus.
4 min read
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Dog Tips

Top Kibble Myths — Busted!

It's time to expose the leading kibble myths that just won't die, and one that nearly half of pet owners believe could actually harm their pets. Falsehoods aside, discover the canine-approved option that can reduce tartar by 87% in only 20 days.
10 min read
raw diet vs extruded diet
Dog Tips

Is Your Pet’s Food Failing Them?

A recent study exposes the significant differences in nutrient absorption from various dog food types. Discover which diets offer superior nutrition and why many pets might not be getting the energy they need from their meals.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

Is Sharing Sheets With Your Pooch Healthy?

The latest research questions the benefits of sharing your bed with pets, revealing potential sleep disturbances. Explore the complex relationship between pet co-sleeping habits and the quest for undisturbed slumber.
7 min read
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Dog Tips

A Major Heads-Up: Don't Feed This to Your Dog

The results were dramatic and swift. The toxic loads in these 14 dogs skyrocketed to triple their baseline - in just 2 short weeks. Just think what would happen with long-term use. And to think, one of these supposedly contains none of this particular toxin. Be careful with that claim.
5 min read
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Cat Tips

Not Just Aloof: Cats Know More Than You Think

Unraveling the mystery behind cat cognition, new studies suggest these independent creatures possess cognitive skills on par with young children, including understanding human emotions, making nutritional choices and demonstrating complex problem-solving abilities.
4 min read