Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
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Dog Tips

Are Antibiotics Harming Your Pet's Long-Term Health?

Be on guard — too many veterinary practices still make this careless mistake that can have potentially devastating results for your pet, including long-term side effects. If your veterinarian suggests this, here's how you should respond and request before doing anything else.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

These Popular Human Snacks Used To Be Safe for Dogs

Not too long ago, raisins and grapes were considered the perfect training treats for dogs. What changed? Why do these tasty snacks now top the list of pet poisons each year? This FBI intelligence specialist has a fascinating theory.
7 min read
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Dog Tips

Your Dog May Consider This Torture — Even if You Don't

It can instill deep fear in your dog, regardless of how essential you think it is. From his perspective, there are five means of torture, maybe even six. Fortunately, these naturally calming supplements will help him relax and it'll calm your nerves too.
4 min read
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Dog Tips

One of the Most Vexing Problems Dog Owners Face

Does your dog do her utmost to convince you death is imminent whenever you do this? This common problem usually induces their humans to do all the wrong things in a vain effort to fix the problem. But they're actually just plain counter-productive and won't fix the problem.
6 min read