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.
In a stunning revelation from the animal kingdom, the great bustard, a majestic flyer, has been found to engage in a practice that mirrors human herbal medicine.
Astonishingly, when researchers told participants that these dog pairs were siblings and asked them to explain the differences, 42% claimed the differences were due to genetic variations. Not this painful process inflicted on them by owners and breeders.
A comprehensive study dismantles the myth that a dog's breed dictates their behavior. In truth, with only 9% of behavioral differences attributed to breed, find out what really makes your dog tick and how this knowledge can foster a deeper bond between you and your pet.
You might want to go gaga over them, but you shouldn't. It could put someone in harm's way and interfere with the dog's focus on his or her most important task. If you can't help yourself (and many of us can't), please at least follow these 8 important dos and don'ts.
Uncover the remarkable power of these foods in battling common pet ailments and enhancing overall well-being. From powerful antioxidants to heart health heroes, find out which foods offer a protective shield for your beloved pets and how to safely introduce them into their diet.
With tick-borne diseases set to soar this year, you must be on the alert, especially over the summer months. Forget DEET though. It's toxic and often ineffective. Instead, mix this up. Your pet will love you for it, and you'll enjoy the delightful scent too.
In this installment of 'Why does my cat …?' we attempt to sort out just a few of the many complexities of our enigmatic feline family members. Let's jump right in!