Dr. Becker - Bark & Whiskers (Page 42)

Dog Tips

Is Your Pet Incessantly Itchy? Could Be One of These Two Things

Dogs aren't supposed to be so horribly itchy that they desperately claw and chew themselves raw, inflicting trauma and pain on themselves. One condition can also be passed on to you. Skip your vet's toxic solution and go for one of these seven far less toxic options.

Dog Tips

Your Dog May Go Nuts for This, but a Little Goes a Long Way

Strange new food boosts your pet's immunity and is also a potent chelator and detoxifier, helping purge toxins and heavy metals from your pet's body with bioavailable nutrients. But even if your dog loves this, please start small to avoid GI upset.

Dog Tips

Help Keep Your Pup Happy When She's on Crate Rest

Your pup may need complete rest to recover from an injury or surgery. Boring, right? It can be daunting to keep her quiet and immobile, but can also double as an awesome time for certain games and special TLC you might not otherwise give.

Cat Tips

The Lump You Never Want to Ignore

Cysts, tumors and other growths are fairly common. And while they can be harmless, quite often they're not. This is one such type. It's more aggressive than others, sometimes taking as little as four weeks to develop. Don't ignore it. Get your pet to your vet.

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Special Species

What Toxic Chemicals Are Hiding in Your Pet's Food and Water?

Dogs, cats and horses are being exposed to potentially hazardous levels of long-lasting chemicals like PFAS, and traces are showing up in their blood. Used in pet food packaging and found in everyday objects around your home, here's how to reduce your pet's exposure.

Dog Tips

Cleaning Your Pet's Teeth, Step-by-Step

Have a dog or cat who won't let you near her mouth, much less brush his pearly whites? Here’s how to get started, along with some of the biggest mistakes to avoid.

Special Species

It's Popular, Cheap, and Fun — But It Can Destroy Wildlife

Is this kiddie amusement idea really as benign as people think? It destroys these birds' ability to fly and makes them easy prey by causing undue stress and twisting to their wings. What to tell your children when they ask you to do this next time.

Dog Tips

What All Dogs Need Daily, yet It's Widely Ignored

Ignore this, and be prepared for the increased possibility that your beloved pup will live a shorter life with poorer quality of life and more disease potential. And you'll lose bonding opportunities galore.

Dog Tips

Watch Out, These Three Food Industry Buzzwords Spell Trouble

Run, don't just walk away from these three types of food. Pet food makers are hoping to cash in on one of the fastest growing trends, betting that you won't catch on to the devious tricks. While these buzzwords may sound compelling, they're best avoided if you're looking for wholesome pet food.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Is Your Pet Incessantly Itchy? Could Be One of These Two Things

Your Dog May Go Nuts for This, but a Little Goes a Long Way

Help Keep Your Pup Happy When She's on Crate Rest

The Lump You Never Want to Ignore

What Toxic Chemicals Are Hiding in Your Pet's Food and Water?

Cleaning Your Pet's Teeth, Step-by-Step

It's Popular, Cheap, and Fun — But It Can Destroy Wildlife

What All Dogs Need Daily, yet It's Widely Ignored

Watch Out, These Three Food Industry Buzzwords Spell Trouble

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