Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
cats and milk
Cat Tips

Cats and Milk — A Wives' Tale or Good Practice?

Since the 19th century, artists have drawn cats drinking from bowls of milk, but is it a good idea in real life? Should you give your kitty milk, even if she enjoys it? Here is what you need to know about a myth that just won’t go away — feeding cow's milk to cats.
— 5 min read
pet intestinal parasites
Dog Tips

This Twice Yearly Test Could Help Save Both Your and Pet's Health

Your dog or cat could pass this on to you, and it can be a source of digestive issues for you both. Disgusting to talk about, many owners would prefer to ignore the topic or brush off occasional symptoms. But because you and all your furry family members may be at risk, you must be informed.
— 6 min read
neuroendocrine tumor
Dog Tips

The Little Tumor That's Almost Always Deadly

There's only one treatment for this small tumor that causes your pup pain and discomfort. What to do if that treatment fails. Plus, how you can make your beloved pet's life more comfortable and help him maintain his quality of life.
— 4 min read
cataracts in dogs cats
Dog Tips

Could This Surgery Give Your Pet a Second Chance?

Provides an immediate and profound solution for affected pets who suffer from this debilitating condition. They wake up from anesthesia and it's a brand new world. It's such an incredibly rewarding surgery to behold.
— 7 min read
pet zinc toxicity
Dog Tips

Eating Just One of These Can Be Fatal to Your Pet

It's very important that you not treat these with disregard, despite their low worth fiscally. If your dog (or cat or bird) decides it's a fascination and eats it, death may follow. And it's so simple to prevent, just by being careful about where you store it.
— 4 min read
how to make hamsters happier
Special Species

How to Make Your Hamster Happier

Hamsters raised in one type of environment were happier and more optimistic than their hamster peers. If you have a hamster as a pet, here's what to do to make your hamster happy.
— 5 min read
nutritionally related dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs
Dog Tips

Canine Heart Disease Has Spiked — Here's Why

This is a frightening, confusing time for millions of pet parents worried their dog has already or might soon develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) as a result of their food. Owners want to know why dogs are suddenly developing this form of heart disease. Is it truly food-related?
— 14 min read
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