Dr. Becker

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
sniffer dogs help save avocado industry
Dog Tips

Love Avocados? Thank Man's Best Friend

Believe it or not, but right now dogs are playing a vital role in saving our avocado supply. Turns out they are the best technology so far for detecting diseased trees before the damage goes too far. Plus: the truth about feeding avocado to your dog.
— 6 min read
medium chain triglycerides pet food
Dog Tips

If Your Pup Is Over 7, Feed Her This for Mental Alertness

Researchers at Purina discovered this essential for healthy brain function in older pups. It also helps improve memory, attention and trainability. But don't fall for their kibble ad campaign - here's a safer, healthier way to get it into your dog's food supply.
— 6 min read
greyhound facts
Dog Tips

Only the Noble Could Own This Pet During the Middle Ages

And if anyone was responsible for one dying, they could be executed. That's how treasured they were, and still are. They've been referred to in the Bible and depicted with the goddess of wildlife in Roman mythology. One even lived in the White House in 1876.
— 5 min read
extruded pet food
Dog Tips

The Tricks Pet Food Makers Use to Fool You

It's becoming increasingly difficult to know what's in that bag of food or treats, especially as owners demand food that looks more like their own. Here's how pet food makers are pulling out the stops to produce food that may look more homemade but isn't. Don't fall for their trickery.
— 7 min read
national mutt day 2024
Dog Tips

Should You Adopt a Shelter Dog With Behavior Issues?

Today is National Mutt Day, and I'm addressing one of the biggest elephants in the room about shelter dogs: behavior challenges. While it's true that more than half of dogs at any shelter may be there because of behavior problems, here's what you need to know about these abandoned pups.
— 5 min read
pet vaccines
Dog Tips

If Your Vet Shames You Like This, High-Tail It Out of There

They're pulling out new stops with name-calling, shaming and belittling you. Don't put up with this kind of arrogance implying you're a freaking idiot. In so many ways, you're more knowledgeable than your accuser. As a bonus, here's how to turn the tables on shaming vets.
— 7 min read
tick borne diseases in dogs
Dog Tips

One of the Nastiest Parasites That Could Latch Onto Your Dog

These little bloodsuckers are out of control in most areas of the US, and claiming more territory all the time. They can make your dog deathly ill with far-reaching symptoms. Fortunately, there are 5 ways to pull the rug out from under these awful critters.
— 5 min read
smoke dangers pets
Dog Tips

Want to Spare Your Pet From Cancer? Stop Smoking Cigarettes

It's bad enough for you. But doing this can be even worse for pets who spend their time in the house and on the floor, soaking in carcinogenic toxins day in and day out. And it's not just cancer. It's linked to respiratory diseases in dogs, outright death in birds, and more.
— 5 min read
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